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Zojila Tunnel boosts Indian Army's strategic advantage

Published Monday, June 8, 2026 · Updated June 9

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Coverage is limited to a single Indian center-left perspective, lacking broader international or alternative ideological viewpoints.

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The Zojila Tunnel, a 13.14-km long bi-directional road tunnel at 11,578 feet, is expected to significantly enhance India's military maneuverability and strategic depth in the Ladakh region against Pakistan and China. It connects the Kashmir Valley with Kargil, providing crucial all-weather connectivity.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The 13.14-km Zojila Tunnel is tipped to be the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at an altitude of 11,578 feet.
  • The Zojila Tunnel is expected to enhance India's military maneuverability and strategic depth against Pakistan and China in the Ladakh region.
  • The Zojila Tunnel is 13.14 km long and connects the Kashmir Valley with Kargil in Ladakh.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The HinduCenter-Left

    The Hindu highlights the Zojila Tunnel's critical role in enhancing India's military maneuverability and strategic depth against Pakistan and China in the Ladakh region, while also emphasizing its geostrategic significance for India's military and civilian logistics by providing all-weather connectivity to Ladakh.

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