The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that if the Army cannot move its missile launchers, heavy machinery upto the northern Indo-China border, then how will it defend it and fight a war, if it breaks out.
Trying to allay the concerns of landslides in Himalayan regions due to the construction of the wider Chardham highway project, the government said all necessary steps have been taken to mitigate the disaster and added that landslides have happened in various parts of the country and not specifically due to road construction.
The strategic 900-km-long Chardham project worth Rs 12,000 crore aims to provide all-weather connectivity to four holy towns — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath — in Uttarakhand.
A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, Surya Kant, and Vikram Nath which reserved its verdict on a plea of the Ministry of Defence to modify its earlier order and plea of an NGO ‘Citizens for Green Doon’ against the widening of the road asked them to file written submissions on the steps taken and to be taken to mitigate landslides in the region.
ALSO READ | Char Dham highway project: Army never said we want wide roads, NGO tells Supreme Court
Attorney General KK Venugopal, appearing for Centre, said “These are inhospitable terrains where Army needs to move heavy vehicles, machineries, weapons, missiles, tanks, troops and food supplies.
Our Brahmos missile is 42 feet long and needs large vehicles to carry its launchers. If the Army cannot move its missile launchers and machineries upto the northern China border, then how will it fight a war, if it breaks out”.
Next Story :
Goshamahal Police Arrest Five People In Illegal Detention Case
Goshamahal police arrested five suspects after two men alleged illegal detention, assault and demands for cash and vehicles in Begumbazar.
Cyberabad Cracks Down on Illegal Buildings After Collapse
Hyderabad, August 24: Cyberabad authorities have intensified action against illegal buildings after an unauthorised structure collapsed in Gachibowli’s Anjaiah Nagar. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The collapse killed two workers and raised fresh concerns over construction safety and enforcement. Following the incident, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Srijana ordered officials to identify illegal structures…
Telangana Assembly Monsoon Session to Begin September 7
Hyderabad, August 24 (Maxim News): The Telangana Assembly monsoon session will begin on September 7 amid growing political activity in the state. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The upcoming session is expected to focus on several major political and public issues. The government is also likely to introduce key bills and policy decisions during…
Achampet Cyber Fraud Case: Bihar Police Issue Notice
Hyderabad, August 24 (Maxim News): The Achampet cyber fraud case involving an alleged Rs.2.3 crore scam has taken a fresh turn. Bihar Police reportedly issued a notice to a man from Achampet in Nagarkurnool district. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The accused, identified as Anirudh, allegedly faces a case in Bihar over the cyber…
Hyderabad Building Collapse Raises Safety Concerns
Hyderabad, August 24 (Maxim News): Hyderabad building safety has come under renewed scrutiny after an under construction seven storey building collapsed in Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli, killing two workers. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon during construction work. Rescue teams reached the site and searched the debris for possible survivors.…
Now you can get latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram everyday. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday Facebook page and Twitter and on Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
