Kangra Families on Edge as 4-Lane Work Threatens Homes
The Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh is reeling under the impact of the ongoing four-lane highway construction project, which has endangered homes, damaged local roads, and disrupted drainage systems. The 18-kilometer stretch between Thaanpuri and Parore, which is part of the Pathankot-Mandi highway, has been particularly affected by the poorly planned excavations and incomplete infrastructure.
As the monsoon season sets in, the fear of further landslides, property damage, and accidents looms large over the region. The residents of the area are living in a state of panic, unsure of what the future holds for them.
The construction of the four-lane highway was supposed to bring economic benefits to the region, but the shoddy workmanship and lack of planning have turned it into a nightmare for the local residents. The excavations have caused the ground to shift, leading to cracks in the walls of homes and buildings. The drainage system has been disrupted, causing waterlogging in the area, and the roads have been damaged, making it difficult for people to move around.
The residents of the area are worried about the safety of their homes and properties. Many of them have already experienced damage to their homes due to the construction work, and they fear that the situation will only get worse with the monsoon rains.
“I am living in constant fear of my home collapsing. The cracks in the walls are getting bigger by the day, and I am worried that it will not be able to withstand the monsoon rains,” said Ramesh Kumar, a resident of Thaanpuri.
The residents are also concerned about the impact of the construction work on their daily lives. The damaged roads have made it difficult for them to commute to work and school, and the waterlogging has caused health problems.
“The construction work has caused a lot of inconvenience to us. The roads are damaged, and the waterlogging has caused health problems. We are also worried about the safety of our homes and properties,” said Neelam Sharma, a resident of Parore.
The authorities have been aware of the problems faced by the residents, but they have been unable to address them effectively. The construction company has been slow to respond to the issues, and the authorities have been unable to provide adequate compensation to the affected residents.
“The construction company has been slow to respond to the issues, and the authorities have been unable to provide adequate compensation to the affected residents. We are living in a state of uncertainty, and we do not know what the future holds for us,” said Ramesh Kumar.
The residents are demanding that the authorities take immediate action to address the problems caused by the construction work. They are demanding that the construction company be held accountable for the damage caused, and that the authorities provide adequate compensation to the affected residents.
“We are demanding that the authorities take immediate action to address the problems caused by the construction work. We want the construction company to be held accountable for the damage caused, and we want the authorities to provide adequate compensation to the affected residents,” said Neelam Sharma.
The residents are also demanding that the authorities ensure that the construction work is completed in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner. They are concerned about the impact of the construction work on the environment and the local ecosystem.
“We are demanding that the authorities ensure that the construction work is completed in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner. We are concerned about the impact of the construction work on the environment and the local ecosystem,” said Ramesh Kumar.
The Kangra district administration has promised to take action to address the problems caused by the construction work. They have promised to conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter and to take action against the construction company if necessary.
“We will conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter and take action against the construction company if necessary. We are committed to ensuring that the construction work is completed in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner,” said Sanjay Sharma, the Deputy Commissioner of Kangra district.
The residents of the area are waiting anxiously to see if the authorities will keep their promise. They are hoping that the construction work will be completed soon, and that their homes and properties will be safe.
“We are waiting anxiously to see if the authorities will keep their promise. We are hoping that the construction work will be completed soon, and that our homes and properties will be safe,” said Neelam Sharma.
The residents of the Kangra district are living in a state of uncertainty, and they are demanding that the authorities take immediate action to address the problems caused by the construction work. They are demanding that the construction company be held accountable for the damage caused, and that the authorities provide adequate compensation to the affected residents.
Source: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/kangra-families-on-edge-as-4-lane-work-threatens-homes/
