Srinagar- In the aftermath of a boat capsizing incident at Gandbal, Srinagar, which claimed the lives of six people with three still missing, the residents of Mir Behri Dal find themselves engulfed in frustration and anger over the lack of maintenance of bridges.
The locals residing in the interiors of Saida Kadal said that the tragedy has reignited concerns about the precarious state of bridges in the area, prompting locals to demand immediate action from authorities.
A video shared on social media by Abbas Kashmiri, a social media user, revealed the alarming condition of a bridge in Mir Behri Dal. The footage depicted disjointed wooden planks, highlighting the perilous state of infrastructure in the locality.
“We urge the government to get these bridges repaired so that Gandbal like incidents do not take place,” Abbas said.
Abbas emphasized on the urgency of preventing a recurrence of the Gandbal tragedy by addressing the dilapidated condition of bridges across the region.
Imran Renu, a local of Runi Mohalla, Mir Behri said the people are deeply troubled by the conditions of wooden bridges. He voiced concerns about the frequent accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians due to the unsafe bridges.
“There have been instances where E-Rickshaws and two-wheelers had plunged into the lake, fortunately people survived but people won’t be lucky all the time,” Imran said.
He added that despite repeated pleas from local residents and advocacy efforts, their grievances seem to have fallen on deaf ears.
“There is a dire need for immediate intervention to repair and reinforce the wooden bridges for the safety and well-being of the community,” he said.
Speaking to Kashmir Observer, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat said that he will look into the matter.
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