Villagers in Gandacherra subdivision protest administrative neglect as a culvert remains broken for over ten years, disrupting daily movement and funeral routes. Locals demand urgent repair to ensure safety and restore vital rural infrastructure connectivity.
Residents of Sixty-Card village under the Gandacherra subdivision have voiced serious concern over a damaged culvert that has remained unrepaired for more than ten years, severely affecting daily life and access to essential routes.
According to local villagers, the culvert located near the village crematorium collapsed over a decade ago and has since been ignored by the authorities. Despite repeated complaints and written appeals to the local Panchayat, Block Development Office, and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s office, no concrete steps have been taken to restore the structure.
The broken culvert has become a major obstacle for villagers, particularly during emergencies. With no proper bridge or pathway in place, residents are forced to cross the damaged stretch by walking over two electric poles that were placed as a temporary and unsafe makeshift solution. Elderly people, women, and children reportedly face extreme difficulty while using this risky passage.
Locals stated that daily movement has been disrupted, affecting access to markets, schools, and healthcare facilities. The situation becomes even more distressing during funeral processions. Carrying bodies to the crematorium through the Old Town Hall road has turned into a painful and hazardous task, adding emotional trauma to grieving families.
Villagers alleged that the prolonged delay reflects administrative apathy and neglect toward rural infrastructure. They claimed that the culvert is crucial for connecting several habitations and plays an important role in ensuring smooth transportation within the area.
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Community members warned that if urgent repair work is not initiated, the damaged culvert could lead to serious accidents, especially during the monsoon season when water flow increases. They have collectively demanded immediate intervention, proper inspection, and permanent reconstruction of the culvert to restore safe and dignified movement.
Residents urged the concerned authorities to treat the issue as a priority and address long-pending infrastructure failures that continue to put lives at risk.
