Budgam: Aggrieved over poor road infrastructure, residents of Khangripora village in Beerwah area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday staged a protest against the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department, demanding urgent repairs of the local link road.
Speaking to news agency JKNS, the villagers said the road connecting Pakharpora to Khangripora has remained in shambles for years. “The Pakharpora to Khangripora road is in pathetic condition. We’ve been pleading for repairs, but no one listens,” said a local resident.
Another protester added, “We have been neglected for a long time. These roads have become a nuisance. Patients, elderly people, and students are suffering every day due to this mess.”
Chanting slogans against the R&B department, protesters urged immediate action. “We appeal to higher authorities to intervene and ensure the repair work starts without any further delay,” said a protestor, adding that multiple complaints had already been filed.
Despite repeated appeals, locals said the department has failed to act. “We have been raising our concerns for years, but nothing has been done so far. This shows sheer negligence towards our area,” said another protester. (JKNS)
