In a joint inspection of Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway, Brig KK Rajdan of Border Road Organisation (BRO) and Commissioner Garhwal division Subardhan directed the officials to construct a check wall by clearing the road in landslide zone near Sankanidhar before commencement of the Chardham Yatra starting from May 13.
The commissioner directed the officials not to use dynamite for removing big stones in hypersensitive areas. During the inspection, Tehri superintendent of police Jayendra Khanduri drew attention of the two officials to identified land loss points on the stretch from Rishikesh to Keerti Nagar.
Brig Rajdan asked the BRO officials to complete the work on war footing level. Commissioner asked the BRO officials to ensure permanent availability of JCB in landslide Zone Sirobgad so that there should be no hindrance in Yatra. District Magistrate Dr Neeraj Khairwal and additional district magistrate Navneet Pande also accompanied the officials during inspection from Srinagar to Rudraprayag. Executive engineer at BRO Amrendra Kumar, who is presently posted at Gauchar, was also present.