Northeast Desk, 27th October: In a significant achievement for restoring connectivity in North Sikkim, the construction of the second bridge on the Teesta River was successfully completed a day before the set deadline.
The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps, actively engaged in efforts to re-establish connectivity in the regions of Sikkim recently affected by flash floods, shared this news. Via a post on a social media platform, the Trishakti Corps conveyed their accomplishment.
The Trishakti Corps stated, “Toiling hard day in and day out, the Sappers constructed the bridge at Mangan – Sanklang on 26 Oct 23 in just four days! The first bridge was completed on 22 Oct 23. The two bridges were inaugurated by Mr. Pintso Lepcha, MLA of Dzongu, North Sikkim, on 27 Oct in the presence of officials from the Indian Army and BRO (Border Roads Organization).”
This achievement not only marks the rapid construction of crucial infrastructure but also signifies the concerted efforts to restore connectivity and aid in the recovery of areas affected by natural disasters.
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