“Project Vartak has deployed men and personnel round the clock not only on Sela Pass but also on other major roads in the region to keep them accessible to traffic at all times,” the release said.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday congratulated the Border Roads Organization for rescuing 70 stranded tourists at Sela Pass in Tawang.
“I bow to the extraordinary efforts of @BROindia personnel who bravely rescued 70 stranded tourists at Sela Pass in Tawang. The brave men faced the fierce intensity of the snowstorm and battled against howling winds that could numb the senses . Commendable work! Congratulations! !” the Prime Minister posted on X.
Notably, Border Roads Organization personnel on Friday rescued 70 tourists and locals stranded at Sela Pass due to heavy snowfall.
“Heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Tawang District since February 22, 2024 has resulted in traffic disruption and closure of roads. BRO has gone beyond their mandate to keep the roads open for traffic to conduct a rescue operation to evacuate about 70 tourists and locals stranded at Sela Pass,” a BRO press release said.
The BRO said the incident took place when some vehicles became stranded at the Pass on the night of February 22-23.’42 The BRTF of Project Vartak mobilized its men and equipment to rescue them. The team braved the freezing cold with temperatures dropping below 20 degrees. -10 degrees Celsius to save precious lives all night and get them to safety at 4:30 am on February 23,” the press release said.
“Project Vartak has deployed men and personnel round the clock not only at Sela Pass but also at other major roads in the region to keep them accessible to traffic at all times,” the press release said.
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First print: February 24, 2024 | 11:46 PM IST