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India's Highest Altitude All-weather Permanent Bridge
October 22 , 2019
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- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated India's highest altitude all-weather permanent bridge called Colonel Chewang Rinchen Bridge.
- It is located in eastern Ladakh at nearly 45 km from the country's border with China.
- The 1400-ft -long bridge on Shyok River is situated in Sub-Sector North at 14,650 ft and christened after 'Lion of Ladakh' Colonel Chewang Rinchen.
- He is one of only six armed forces personnel to have been twice awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, the second highest gallantry award in the country.
- He was known as the 'Lion of Ladakh' for his extraordinary acts of courage in defending Leh and Partapur sector.
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