Amidst treacherous snow-clad terrain, a commendable rescue operation unfolded as the Border Roads Organisation’s Project Himank, based in Ladakh, came to the aid of four stranded Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) vehicles at an altitude of 17,000 feet in Zursar on Tuesday.
According to a statement from a defence spokesperson, the Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) team of Project Himank swiftly mobilized resources and executed the rescue mission, averting a potential disaster. The Public Relations Officer for Leh, from the defence ministry’s Directorate of Public Relations, confirmed the successful operation in a post on X.
“Responding to an ITBP distress call, the 755 BRTF Team – Project Himank Leh mobilised resources in extreme weather to rescue four stranded vehicles at 17,000 feet in Zursar, averting a disaster,” stated the spokesperson, underscoring the challenging conditions under which the rescue was conducted.
The exact number of ITBP personnel aboard the stranded vehicles was not immediately disclosed.
In a separate incident, the Leh-based public relations officer highlighted another daring rescue operation conducted by the BRTF. Fifty personnel rescued a stranded trucker who was navigating Chang La pass at an elevation of 17,600 feet during Sunday-Monday night.
The timely and efficient actions of Project Himank exemplify the dedication and capability of the Border Roads Organisation in providing crucial support and assistance in challenging terrains, ensuring the safety of personnel and facilitating essential transportation routes in Ladakh’s rugged landscapes.