Bandipora: The construction of a vital footbridge over the Jhelum river in the Sumbal division of north Kashmir’s Bandipora remains languishing for over nine years.
The project is likely to be delayed further till the fictionalization of fresh tenders. This is despite consistent demands and protests by the locals.
The old wooden bridge was demolished in 2013 to pave the way for the new construction after it had developed cracks and was rendered out of use for the commuters. The construction of the new bridge was ordered in 2014 to connect several areas to the main market. However, now after almost a decade-long wait, the bridge is nowhere near completion.
