Mangan, April 8: After persistent effort from the Indian Army, BRO, in coordination with the District Administration, DDMA, and with the support of Lachen Dzumsa, Pipon Mr Cho Bandhu Lachenpa and Mr Khaisota Lachenpa, Chairperson Medicinal Plant Board, Mr Sonam Gyatso Lachenpa, Chairperson Tourism & Civil Aviation Department Mr Sonam Norgay Lachungpa, Tourism Department officers and adventure Cell Staff, and with the coordinated effort of Lachen Youth Development Committee, Lachen Drivers, TAAS and Lachen Hotel Association, and the people of Lachen, the tourists lodged in Lachen are being safely transported from Lachen through Dongkya La - Shiv Mandir - Zero Point - Yumthang - Lachung route.
The evacuation of tourists from Lachen began this morning in a coordinated manner in batches to ensure smooth passage along the challenging terrain.
Meanwhile, District Collector Mangan Mr Anant Jain, SP Mangan Mr LB Chettri, SDM Chungthang Mr Arun Chettri, and SDPO Chungthang Mr Chandan Chhetri and present at the spot to oversee the evacuation process.
Through the challenging phase, which has lasted for over two days, the strength, resilience and community spirit of the people of Lachen have once again come to the fore.
The prompt response from Lachen Dzumsa, District Administration, the Army, BRO and tourism stakeholders has won the appreciation of the tourists and the people closely monitoring the situation over the past few days.