GANGTOK: Troops of the Trishakti Corps Indian Army, with the assistance of the Border Roads Organisation, completed the Bailey Bridge over the Teesta River at Chungthang in Sikkim.
This has finally connected the flood-affected areas of North Sikkim with the mainland that was cut off since the night of October 3, 2023. The bridge will now pave the way for the seamless movement of vehicles and the provision of relief material to these flood-affected areas.
The 200-foot Bailey Bridge is an engineering marvel in itself, as it is the longest and heaviest single-span Bailey Bridge that can be launched. Working around the clock, the BRO initially constructed the concrete abutments, followed by the bridge construction by Trishakti Sappers, which took around five days. The bridge was inaugurated by Samdup Lepcha, Honourable Minister of Roads and Bridges, Government of Sikkim, in the presence of officials of the Indian Army, BRO, and Civil Administration. We will celebrate, but not before ensuring light for the homes affected by the Sikkim floods. While the world around us celebrates, troops of #TrishaktiCorps continue to #RebuildAndReconstruct. Another Bailey Bridge over Teesta is being constructed by the engineers of #IndianArmy along with BRO to reconnect areas cut off during #GLOF.
The launch operations commenced on November 10. Showcasing the Indian Army's motto of 'Service Before Self' and professionalism, the troops are working 24/7. The construction of the 200-foot-long bridge will be completed soon," the Trishakti Corps said in its post on X. Engineer Troops of the Trishakti Corps and BRO, along with several heavy earth-moving plants, were employed for this bridging operation. The Indian Army has proved yet again that it is committed to nation-building and always stands headstrong with the people of the country in their hour of need. Earlier on November 9, the Trishakti Corps and officials from Telecom Company Airtel restored communication networks in the Lachen Valley of Sikkim. "The joint team of signalers from #TrishaktiCorps and #Airtel worked relentlessly, laying OFC through jungles, defying mountains, and steep river beds to lay new OFC from Chungthang to Chatten along the foot track to restore communication in Lachen Valley on November 8, 2023. Airtel voice services and 4G internet have brought a respite to the civilians and administration involved in relief and restoration work in flood-affected areas of Lachen Valley," the Trishakti Corps said in its post on X. (ANI)
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