September 23: Indian Army on Tuesday inaugurated a 91-kilometer all-weather road connecting Hanle to Chumar in eastern Ladakh, significantly enhancing India’s defense capabilities and regional development along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.

“A 91 km road connecting Hanle to the border village of Chumar constructed by Project Himank of the Border Roads Organisation has been opened for the public in Ladakh,” the Army said on its official X handle.

Traversing extreme altitudes between 14,500 and 17,200 feet, including the formidable Salsa La Pass, the strategic road is a game-changer for both military operations and civilian life in one of India’s most remote regions.

Hanle-Chumar road is a vital asset for the Indian Army, providing year-round connectivity to remote military

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