Tribune News Service

Srinagar, July 20

As the diplomatic relations between India and China have flared up over Doklam in Sikkim, the Director General of the Border Roads Organisation visited Ladakh to inspect the strategic roads in the region.Lt Gen SK Shrivastava, Director General, Border Roads Organisation (BRO), is on a visit to Ladakh to take stock of the construction activities of various strategic road networks maintained and constructed by Project Himank.The DG’s visit began on July 18. On the first day, he undertook a detailed inspection of seven operationally, strategically and administratively critical roads, spanning a length of approximately 650 km in eastern Ladakh, an official statement said.The visit of the Director General to the cold desert assumes significance at a time when the relations between China and India are strained over the troop movement in the Doklam area of Sikkim. Ladakh is the most strategic region for India as it borders the country with China.Lt General Shrivastava interacted with the Chief Executive Councillor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, and the General Officer Commanding of the 14 Corps to discuss issues relating to the development of road communication network required for meeting the development of the region.The Chief Engineer, Project Himank, Brig DM Purvimath, apprised the DG of various measures taken by Project Himank in linking unconnected areas despite odds. He held a detailed review of the operational requirement of the defence forces and promised all possible efforts from the BRO in this direction.