SRINAGAR: On the occasion of the commencement of the fortnight-long ‘Sewa Pakhwada’, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha virtually inaugurated the Bailey Bridge on the Ramban-Gool Road.
The Lieutenant Governor dedicated the bridge to the people of Ramban and expressed gratitude to the Army engineers who had worked tirelessly and under challenging conditions to construct it.
“The bridge is a symbol of hope and lifeline for around 1.5 lakh people living in Ramban, Sangaldan and Gool areas. It will boost connectivity and enhance the ease of living.
Recent natural calamities had severely impacted lives, leading to infrastructure damage, economic hardships and disruption on the important route connecting Gool, Sangaldan and surrounding areas.
This Bailey Bridge is a testament to the dedication, expertise and unwavering service of the Indian Army. The vital connectivity and aid to affected communities by the Indian Army has also given new hope to this entire region,” Sinha said.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the Indian Army and civil administration on the occasion. He said the bridge will restore connectivity between Ramban, Sangaldan, Gool and surrounding areas, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential supplies, medical assistance and emergency services. “This bridge underlines the fact that in times of need, the Indian Army always stands with the nation and its people,” he added.
Maj Gen APS Bal, General Officer Commanding Delta Force; Dr Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor; Mohammad Alyas Khan, Deputy Commissioner Ramban; Brig K Arun, Commander 11 Sector RR; Shridhar Patil, DIG Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban Range, and senior officials of the Army, civil and police administration attended the inaugural ceremony.
