ZEMA, 09.06.2025: A team led by SDM Chungthang Shri Arun Chettri visited the landslide affected area of Zema in Lachen today.
The team included Shri Joel Lama, AE(BAC Chungthang), Shri Karma Lhendup Lachungpa,RI and other staff of disaster management.
The team visited Zema bridge with the members of Lachen Dzomsa. The members apprised that the foot suspension bridge has been constructed by the public of Lachen under the guidance of Dzomsa.
It was informed that the pipon of Lachen, Shri Cho Bandhu Lachenpa has deployed his machines to clear the road on both sides of Zema bridge.
During interaction with Captain Himanshu Kharkwal, 2IC, 86 RCC (GREF), he informed that the GREF has started the work of clearance and restoration of road from today. He further stated that the GREF will launch Zema bridge in 2 months.
SDM Chungthang urged the GREF to continue providing logistical support as well as fuel to private machines which are deployed in restoration of the roads that fall within their jurisdiction.
Press Release from the office of SDM Chungthang
