6 years on Kupwara bridge incomplete

The residents of Tanzo Mohalla Hirri Payeen are protesting against the Roads and Buildings (R&B) department for failing to complete the under-construction bridge in their area, resulting in severe hardships to the inhabitants.

The residents said that the work on the bridge sanctioned six years ago had been left half way.

They said that the bridge once completed would give a boost to horticulture sector and connect 25 villages while several areas of Handwara including Vilgam and Tarathpora could become accessible.

“The bridge could have significantly shortened the distance between several villages and helped commuters reach their respective destinations in the shortest-possible time,” an aggrieved youth said.