RAMBAN: In a remarkable display of efficiency and commitment, the Indian Army has restored vital road connectivity in the Ramban district by successfully launching a 150-foot reinforced Maitra Bridge. The project follows extensive damage caused by heavy rainfall that washed away a critical stretch of the Karol–Maitra Road, a key link connecting Ramban to the rest of the region.
The Karol–Maitra Road serves as a lifeline for local communities, connecting remote villages and government establishments. Its loss due to incessant rainfall left thousands stranded and disrupted daily activities. In response to the situation, the District Administration swiftly called upon the Indian Army for assistance.
A specialized team from the White Knight Engineers Corps was immediately deployed to the site, situated about 20 meters above the fast-flowing Chenab River, surrounded by unstable cliffs. Working with urgency and precision, the team completed the construction of a 150-foot triple-panel, double-storey reinforced Bailey Bridge, designed to bear heavy traffic loads. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and the local District Administration, along with the Police Department of Ramban, supported the project, ensuring rapid execution of the task.
The restoration of the road is part of the broader #HumAapkeSaathHain initiative by the Indian Army, which has been actively involved in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations across several districts in the region. Since the onset of torrential rains, landslides, and flash floods, over 5,000 individuals have been provided relief, with numerous medical camps organized in remote villages to deliver essential healthcare services.
Through their swift and coordinated efforts, the Indian Army has not only restored crucial infrastructure but also ensured the continuous delivery of medical, veterinary, and food supplies to isolated communities. The timely response underscores the Army's unwavering commitment to standing by the people it serves, reinforcing the bond of trust and confidence between the Armed Forces and the local population.
As the bridge now stands as a symbol of resilience, the Indian Army's timely intervention has proven once again that in times of crisis, it is the armed forces that come through for the nation’s most vulnerable.
