BRO Successfully Conducts High-Altitude Rescue and Road Restoration Operation at Chatergala Pass in J&K

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully carried out a high-altitude rescue and road restoration operation under Project Sampark at Chatergala Pass situated at an altitude of 10,500 ft. in the Bhaderwah–Chatergala axis in Jammu region of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, disrupted due to heavy snow fall on January 23, 2026.

The 118 Road Construction Company (RCC) of 35 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) commenced snow-clearance operation in the morning on January 24, 2026 and continued for nearly 40 hours, clearing approximately 38 km of road covered under 5 to 6 feet of snow. The route was opened by evening January 25, 2026, enabling the safe evacuation of 20 stranded civilians and 40 troops of 4 Rashtriya Rifles along with weapons and stores.

The rescue mission was completed by 02:30 hrs on January 26, 2026 with zero casualties, underscoring the professionalism and dedication of BRO personnel operating in challenging high-altitude terrain and extreme weather conditions. The operation was executed in close coordination with the Indian Army, ensuring swift relief and the restoration of critical communication links in the region.

The Border Roads Organisation continues to remain steadfast in its commitment to infrastructure resilience, operational readiness and humanitarian assistance in some of the most inhospitable terrains of the country, reaffirming its motto – ‘Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam’.