Excelsior Correspondent
RAMBAN, Feb 9: As cracks got developed on the Maitra road due to construction of flyover, large number of people hailing from different areas of the district took out a protest rally, here today.
A large number of people residing in Maitra, Sangaldhan, Gool, etc assembled at main town Ramban and took out a protest rally against the construction company Gammon India Limited and the district administration. Amid slogans, they blocked the vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
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The protesters alleged that no preventive measures were taken before construction of the flyover from Cow Bagh to Cafeteria Morh.
“As cracks got developed on the Maitra road due to construction of the flyover, the people residing in different areas of the district are facing manifold problems to get their work done”, they added.
The protesters further informed that the total distance from Ramban to Maitra is around 2 kilometers, but now due to cracks on the road, a person have to take route via Karol to reach Maitra, which is 10 kilometers.
“No cracks have been developed on the Maitra road, if the construction company Gammon India Limited and the district administration had taken preventive measures”, they stated.
After getting information, District Commissioner rushed to the spot and assured the protesters that the road will be repaired in couple of days.
On the assurance, the protesters dispersed and vehicular movement on the highway was restored.
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