Dhubri: A growing wave of fear and frustration has gripped residents along National Highway 127(B), particularly the treacherous stretch between Srirampur and the Dhubri-Phulbari bridge. The community is pointing fingers squarely at Jandu Construction India Private Limited, alleging gross negligence in their ongoing development work, which has transformed the vital roadway into a perilous gauntlet.
The latest harrowing incident unfolded just last night when a motorcyclist and their pillion rider plunged into an unmarked pit, seemingly dug for culvert construction, sustaining grievous injuries. Prompt action from local residents ensured the victims received immediate medical attention, with assistance from the district administration.
This segment of the highway, currently undergoing an upgrade, has notoriously become a high-risk zone. A glaring absence of proper barricades, a severe dearth of warning signage, and utterly chaotic traffic diversion plans have turned daily commutes into a gamble. Locals vociferously claim that culverts are being excavated directly on the main thoroughfare without a modicum of adherence to fundamental safety protocols, a perilous practice that has already led to a disturbing string of accidents in recent weeks.
Despite repeated pleas and complaints lodged with officials supervising the project, residents lament a complete lack of responsive action or corrective measures. The precarious conditions disproportionately endanger vulnerable groups, including school and college students, daily commuters, and pedestrians, who navigate this hazardous stretch with bated breath.
The exasperated community is now unified in its demand for swift and decisive action against Jandu Construction India Pvt. Ltd., alongside calls for accountability from the implicated government departments. Their urgent plea includes the immediate installation of robust barricades, clear safety markers, and meticulously managed traffic flow to prevent further heart-wrenching tragedies on this critical artery of Assam. As the tally of accidents continues to mount, the unfolding crisis on NH-127(B) starkly underscores the pressing need for stringent enforcement of safety standards across all infrastructure development projects in the state.
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