BRO rescue operation in Jammu and Kashmir

Exam-focused facts from the 28 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) rescued 60 people, including 40 soldiers, stranded due to heavy snowfall in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Operating under Project Sampark, the BRO cleared 38 km of snow-covered road at Chatergala Pass, enabling safe evacuation by January 25.
The BRO also undertook snow clearance in Rajouri district, restoring vital road connectivity within hours.