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On the memorial plaque for the 1971 Battle of Hussainiwala it is mentioned that the bridge was destroyed because of a "sympathetic detonation". My interpretation - the bridge had been wired for demolition in case the troops had to retreat to the eastern bank, but it blew up when a shell landed on or near it. Posted by Mohan Bhuyan on 2006 Dec 16 15:19:03 +0000 |
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Fortified Western EndI forgot to add that the damage to the structure was inflicted during the 1971 battle and that the bridge itself came down due to a "sympathetic detonation" during that same battle. Yes, there is an identical structure on the eastern bank. Thanks Jay, for the very thoughtful link to the google placemark! Posted by Mohan Bhuyan on 2006 Dec 16 15:10:38 +0000 |
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North by Northwest
Thank you all for the kind words. Posted by Mohan Bhuyan on 2006 Dec 16 15:04:58 +0000 |
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Great view. Posted by Bizzy Mishra on 2006 Dec 15 21:48:37 +0000 |
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Simply awesome Posted by Bizzy Mishra on 2006 Dec 15 21:46:43 +0000 |
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Hey Mohan and Bharat, thanks for giving us such a great insight into the railway system, both existing and being built. Also for the nice coverage of Hussainiwala area. Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2006 Dec 15 19:48:57 +0000 |
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indeed a pathbreaking trip! To go where no IRFCAian has gone before. Posted by Aseem Johri on 2006 Dec 15 19:19:52 +0000 |
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Thanks for a treat like this. Do I smell a hand of Rajeev Shrivastava in your trip? Posted by M S M Saifullah on 2006 Dec 15 16:42:27 +0000 |
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Amazing photos, great work Mohan B and Bharath V. Posted by Pavan Kumar on 2006 Dec 15 15:31:44 +0000 |
Oops! - B Vohra has written to say that this is not a picture of damage but of remedy. The gap behind the arch has been kept to be filled up with concrete and counter the heaving.
Posted by Mohan Bhuyan on 2006 Dec 16 15:23:21 +0000