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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates BRO’s Kanzalwan Bridge in Gurez Valley

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) newly constructed Kanzalwan Bridge in the Gurez Valley of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district via video conferencing on Saturday.

The event was attended by senior officials, including the Commander of the 109 Infantry Brigade, the Commanding Officer of the Rana Battalion in Bagtore, and representatives from the BRO.

Speaking to the media, local resident Zaheer Ahmed expressed his gratitude to the BRO, highlighting the bridge’s impact on improving transportation and connectivity. “This bridge will alleviate many of our difficulties, especially in terms of transportation,” he said, acknowledging the ₹4.13 crore investment in the project.

The bridge, a critical infrastructure upgrade, is expected to ease the lives of Gurez’s residents by enhancing accessibility to this remote border area, earning appreciation from local villagers and the Indian Army alike.

Ashiq Mir

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