Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Mar 21: Residents of Upper Tuli of Chassana in Reasi district are facing a tough time travelling on the mud and pothole-ridden stretch of Phallin- Tuli Banna road.
Locals alleged that the stretch is in a poor State after rain caused extensive damage to the road. It is very difficult and risky to commute on the road. Even people are deprived of emergency medical services as vehicles fail to enter the villages due to poor road condition. “Mud and potholes have made commuting a nightmare for residents of Tuli and adjoining villages,” said Sarpanch Upper Tuli B, Gulzar Ahmed.
While elaborating, the Sarpanch told Daily Excelsior that the road construction work was started in 2004 but even after more than 16 years, it was still incomplete. “There are instances where people in emergency have had to suffer because no ambulances or any vehicle could reach them because of lack of proper roads,” he alleged.
“Even the Government officials rarely visit the areas. In emergency cases, patients and pregnant women are carried on slings or cots to the hospital. We are facing a lot of inconveniences. The children of the village had to face a lot of difficulties in going to school and elsewhere,” further alleged the Sarpanch.
The villagers said that the road condition worsens with every monsoon. “This year, the road has turned precarious. Despite several requests, the concerned officials did not listen to our demand. Now, we request to the administration and higher authorities to look into our genuine demand as our children too have the right of using good rights,” they said.
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