BOMDILA, Jun 18:The Balipara-Charduar-Tawang (BCT) road considered to be the lifeline for the three districts of East Kameng, West Kameng and Tawang saw massive landslides at multiple locations on June 14 last due to the incessant rain in the district.

The magnitude of the landslides and its occurrence at multiple locations forced the District Administration to issue a prohibitory order calling for the total closure of the BCT road for all vehicular traffic from June 15-17.

However, on reports of massive fresh landslides especially near Sessa this morning in the district, the DC cum DM has ordered for complete shutdown of the BCT road for all vehicular traffic with effect from June 18 to 24 as the present weather and road conditions could pose threat to the life and safety of the commuters.

The same has been communicated to the Deputy Commissioners of East Kameng, Tawang and Sonitpur district, Tezpur, Assam.

Further, the CO 14 BRTF has been directed to ensure restoration of the BCT road on utmost priority.

Official sources have confirmed sufficient stock of food grains but stock is reportedly low on LPG. The lone petrol depot at district headquarters Bomdila has downed its shutters for the time being but is expecting replenishment of POL items in a day or two.

People intending to travel to West Kameng and Tawang can opt for the Orang-Kalaktang-Shergaon-Rupa-Tenga (OKSRT) road. Though bit lengthy from Mission Chariali Tezpur it is a two lane all weather road.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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