Sir,
The 110-km Batote-Kishtwar highway is turning into a death trap. For years, people at the helm of affairs have turned a blind eye to this burning issue and practically did nothing to take action against the negligent elements within the administration nor addressed the root cause of these tragedies. The roads in most of the hilly areas of the State have become death traps . Every year hundreds of lives are lost in road accidents in Chenab valley. The highest number of road mishaps takes place in Chenab valley region of Jammu comprising three districts of Kishtwar, Doda and Ramban. While travelling on this highway, commuters remain under a constant threat of shooting stones and landslides. It is like a death trap and people have to go through it. The authorities have been seen sitting as mute spectators while number of accidents are happening on daily basis. The rise in road traffic without increase of road network has also been one of the factors responsible for traffic mishaps. Representatives and authorities need to put their heads together to come out with some corrective measures which can result in saving hundreds of precious lives, lost otherwise in avoidable road accidents. As most of the accidents are blamed to rash and negligent driving for this Government should rise to the occasion, and initiate such measures which can make a difference on the ground so that precious lives can be saved. It is need of hour that war footed measures be taken in maintaining the Highway so as commuters feel safe during their journey .
Yours etc…
Raja Shafqat Sheikh
Doda
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