Indian Army built the longest suspension bridge over Indus river in Leh in just 40 days and the bridge is named as Maitri Bridge. Maitri Bridge

• The bridge was constructed by the combat engineers of ‘Sahas aur Yogyata’ regiment of ‘Fire and Fury Corps’ of the Indian Army.
• Maitri Bridge has been dedicated to the people of India to commemorate the 20th year of Kargil Vijay Divas.
• The bridge is part of the central government plans to all-weather road connectivity in the region.