The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has stepped up efforts to restore connectivity in landslide-hit North Sikkim, with Additional Director General Border Roads (East) Jitendra Prasad visiting the affected stretch at Taramchu to assess the situation and review ongoing operations.
The landslide has disrupted a key road link in the ecologically fragile and strategically significant region, impacting movement of both civilians and essential supplies. Authorities said restoring access remains a priority given the area's dependence on limited connectivity routes.
During the visit, Prasad conducted an on-site inspection and interacted with BRO personnel engaged in debris clearance and road restoration. He reviewed the pace of work and issued directions to expedite fresh operations to reopen the affected stretch at the earliest.
Officials present at the site said the ADG highllighted the importance of maintaining road connectivity in remote and border regions, where infrastructure plays a crucial role in sustaining local communities and ensuring uninterrupted logistical support.
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Earlier on Thursday, a total of 1,321 tourists and 84 local residents were successfully evacuated in a coordinated multi-agency operation by the BRO. The rescue effort was carried out under the supervision of Mangan District Collector Anant Jain, with active participation from the Indian Army, the BRO, the Lachen Dzumsa, and tourism stakeholders.
Special transport arrangements, including buses and tourist vehicles, were deployed to move evacuees from Taram Chu to Chungthang and further onward to Gangtok.
Following the evacuation, local MLA and Sikkim Social Welfare Minister Samdup Lepcha interacted with officials from the Indian Army and the BRO, expressing gratitude for their sustained efforts in ensuring the safe rescue of stranded individuals.
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