‘I am a soldier’: Girl Military officer who led 140 jawans to construct essential Wayanad bridge | India Information

NEW DELHI: Main Sita Shelke, a girl Military engineer, who led a group of 140 jawans that constructed the essential Wayanad bridge on Friday stated that she is a soldier and doesn’t take into account herself solely a girl.
Talking to information company PTI, Shelke stated, “I do not take into account myself solely as a girl, I am a soldier, I’m right here as a consultant of the Indian Military.”
“So, I take immense delight to be part of this launching group …This bridge is the hassle of our jawans,” she stated.

The Indian Military accomplished the development of the essential 190-foot Bailey bridge from Chooralmala to Munadkkai in file time on Thursday.
“Inclement climate, rising water ranges, particles, and restricted area appear to be a frightening process for rescue for a lot of, however not for the Indian Military. Madras Sappers, displaying indomitable spirit, a never-say-die perspective, and supreme dedication within the aid operations, accomplished the 190ft Bailey Bridge in file time and facilitated furtherance of rescue operations. Kudos to the Indian Military and the valiant Thambis working day and evening in instances of adversity,” Indian Military Southern Command Pune stated in a submit on X.
Main Normal V T Mathew, officer accountable for all rescue operations of Military in Wayanad informed the media that components for bridge building have been introduced by street from Bengaluru and it was as a result of exhausting work over day and evening that it was accomplished so rapidly. He added that Military is shifting on to the second section of the rescue and aid operation. He added that the capability of the bridge is 24 tonnes.
“All required automobiles can transfer via this bridge. Additionally, it could stay right here until a everlasting bridge is constructed,” he stated.
The Madras Engineering Group, often known as Madras Sappers, had constructed an improvised 100-ft footbridge in a single day as nicely and opened it for the general public on Thursday morning. This additional aided the rescue operations and assisted within the fast evacuation of stranded folks.
In the meantime, the loss of life toll as a result of landslides in Wayanad has already crossed 300.