Led by Maharashtra Army Woman, Wayanad Connector Built In 20 Hours: What Is Bailey Bridge? Who Are Madras Sappers?

Led by Major Seeta Ashok Shelke, the Madras Engineering Group of the Indian Army in Bengaluru, also called Madras Sappers, on Thursday completed the construction of the 190-ft-long Bailey bridge in Wayanad district which was hit by devastating landslides on Tuesday. Earlier, the Indian Army Southern Command Pune posted on X, “Persevering and relentless, despite facing inclement weather, rising water levels and the challenges of working through the night, the Madras Engineers Group team is inching towards completing the bridge at Chooralmala.” Following the vehicle of the commander, the Army medical unit and a military truck passed through the bridge, after which it was handed over to the civil administration. #MadrasSappers displaying indomitable spirit, never say die attitude and supreme commitment in the relief operations… pic.twitter.com/l7kqLvzoOY — Southern Command INDIAN ARMY August 1, 2024 WHY THE NEED FOR THE BRIDGE? #WATCH | Search and rescue operations continue in landslide-affected areas in Kerala’s Wayanad; Bailey Bridge is being constructed to facilitate quick evacuation of those stranded in the area.