Connectivity has been restored between Gulabgarh and Machail in Kishtwar district with the operationalization of a 140-foot bailey bridge at Chishoti. This vital link, washed away by a cloudburst last year, was rebuilt by the Border Roads Organisation in just 12 days. The bridge's inauguration ensures uninterrupted access for pilgrims to the Machail Mata temple and bolsters socio-economic lifelines for the remote region.

Connectivity has been restored between Gulabgarh and Machail in Kishtwar district with the operationalization of a 140-foot bailey bridge at Chishoti. This vital link, washed away…

140-ft structure in Kishtwar replaces bridge washed away in August 2025 cloudburst, restoring connectivity ahead of annual July pilgrimage