Road Leading to China Border Washed Away | 26 Jul 2024

Why in News?

Recently, The national highway linking Joshimath to the border villages of Malari and Niti along the Indo-China frontier was destroyed at Miram.

Key Points

  • The blockade entirely stopped the movement of vehicles, especially impacting Army and Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) convoys traveling towards the border.
  • Over 100 roads, including many national highways, remain blocked in the state due to continuous rainfall and frequent landslides, particularly in hilly areas.

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

  • The ITBP is a specialized mountain force of India, which was established on 24th October 1962, soon after the India-China war which was initially meant for deployment along the India-China border.
  • ITBP was initially raised under the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Act, 1949. However, in 1992, parliament enacted the ITBP Act and the rules were framed in 1994.
  • However, over the years, ITBP has also been deployed for various internal security duties, including anti-Naxal operations. The force is known for its expertise in high-altitude rescue and mountaineering operations.