Border Ro Organisation's (BRO) colossal effort has w finally me journey to Kargil a smooth sail. It has connected Zanskar, a sub-district in Kargil to Manali via Shinkula Pass. Earlier, journey to Zanskar was about 850 kilometers, which consumed about 4 days. However, w same distance via Manali is shortened to just 280 kilometers, making it a day's journey for Indian Army to reach valley.

A 160-foot long bridge was built sometime last year to connect vills in Kargil with Zanskar. However, during winters ro towards Shinkula pass are shut and vehicles are refore prohibited. Thus,  construction of this ro has me travel easier and faster. t only Indian army, but people of Zanskar district are also elated by this news.

RE | Lakh observes Martyrs Day, salute Bravehearts in a patriotic tribute

A group of three took route

Three people from Manali took 16,600-foot long Shinkula pass to reach Zanskaar and me it to ir destination in a day. On hearing this news, Ashish Ranjan, BRO's 126  Ro Construction Company's (RCC) second Commanding Officer personally congratulated group. local people of Zanskar also gave m a warm reception and celebrated this as an event.

According to 38 Border Ro Task Force Commander Uma Shankar, se people who traveled distance with a car will be remembered for a long time as efforts to reach Zanskar via Shinkula pass were me before but were unsuccessful. She furr asserted that ro is still under construction at multiple sts so that it mans traffic properly and safely.

RE | Janhvi Kapoor wishes real 'Kargil Girl' Gunjan Saxena on her birthday

A 10-year-old initiative 

BRO's 70 RCC took initiative 10 years ago and construction h begun back n. This initiative was followed by aspiration of Tibetian Buddhist Tulku Lama who did his best for same in his time. BRO chief engineer, DK Tyagi said that ro to Shinkula Pass will be open throughout year and furr stated that  organisation is trying to shorten border distance across country.

RE | Kargil braveheart ex-Sepoy Satpal Singh who was given constable job by Punjab police gets double promotion from CM Amarinder Singh

RE | Kashmir situation remains calm, attendance in school rises