Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Damaged Lohit River Bridge Cuts Off Arunachal Border Villages
A bridge over the Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh has been damaged.
The bridge connects several remote villages in Anjaw district.
These include Musai, Kaho and Dong.
Kaho is near the India-China border and has been cut off, according to local reports.
Officials have stopped or limited travel across the bridge to keep people safe.
Minister Dasanglu Pul said overloaded vehicles may have caused the damage.
Officials will inspect the bridge and begin repairs.
People have been told to follow traffic advice and use other routes when possible.
The KKG-BSB bridge over the Lohit River at Krowti has been damaged.
The damage has disrupted access to Musai, Kaho and Dong villages in Anjaw district.
Kaho, near the India-China border, has reportedly been cut off.
Authorities have temporarily restricted movement across the bridge for public safety.
Minister Dasanglu Pul attributed the damage to repeated use by overloaded vehicles and ordered inspections and repairs.
- Who
- Residents and travelers in Musai, Kaho and Dong are affected; Arunachal Pradesh officials, including Minister Dasanglu Pul, are coordinating the response.
- What
- The KKG-BSB bridge over the Lohit River has been damaged, disrupting access to several villages.
- When
- Officials reported the damage on Tuesday; the bridge remains restricted until it is declared safe.
- Where
- At Krowti in Kibithoo Circle, Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Why
- Dasanglu Pul attributed the damage to repeated movement of overloaded vehicles, despite posted load limits.
- Bridge
- KKG-BSB bridge
- Location
- Krowti, Kibithoo Circle, Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh
- River
- Lohit River
- Affected villages
- Musai, Kaho and Dong
- Border impact
- Kaho, near the India-China border, has reportedly been cut off
- Immediate measure
- Movement across the bridge has been temporarily restricted
- Next steps
- Authorities will inspect the bridge and undertake repair and restoration work