Shadow Correspondent
Kathua, AUG 22:
In the wake of recent heavy rainfall that caused severe damage to roads and infrastructure in the hilly areas of Bani constituency, MLA Bani Dr. Rameshwar Singh conducted an on-ground inspection to assess the progress of ongoing restoration work.
Dr. Rameshwar Singh visited critical sites including the Bani-Bhandar Road and Koi-Baljedi Road, which were heavily affected by landslides and waterlogging. He interacted with engineers, labourers, and local residents, taking stock of the damage and reviewing the pace of restoration.
Directing the concerned departments to expedite the work, Dr. Singh emphasized the importance of restoring connectivity to remote villages at the earliest.
“People in hilly and border areas face extreme hardships during monsoons. It is our responsibility to ensure that road connectivity is restored swiftly and effectively. I have instructed the departments to complete the work in mission mode, without any delay,” said Dr. Singh.
He assured that all possible resources will be mobilized to restore damaged stretches and prevent further erosion.
“I am personally monitoring the situation. Wherever there is a bottleneck—technical, administrative, or financial—we will clear it. People’s safety and accessibility come first,” he added.
Locals appreciated the MLA’s personal presence and timely intervention. Several villagers, who had been cut off due to road blockages, expressed relief and gratitude for the immediate attention given by the administration under Dr. Singh’s leadership.
Dr. Singh reiterated his commitment to the development and welfare of his constituency, stating that contingency planning and infrastructure strengthening would also be taken up to prevent such damage in the future.
