I have never believed in superstitious ideas, but the way construction of a small low cost steel footbridge connecting a beautiful playground with the main land has been delayed for almost 50 years, it sometimes makes me believe that it a matter of being cursed! Every year Government spends billions of rupees on developmental works in J&K but I can’t understand why authorities at the helm are not able to spend mere Rs 10 to 15 lakhs on a steel footbridge? In remote and inaccessible areas of Budgam district or far off places like Kishtwar or Kupwara, blacktopped roads and huge bridges were constructed during last two decades, but on the other hand a long pending public demand of around 30 to 40 villages and towns around Wathoora is not fulfilled by the Government.
