Fakuwa- Baroigram road at Karimganj collapses days after completion: Shocking corruption revealed in government road construction project

Reported by: Ajit Das

A shocking case of corruption has come to light in the government's road construction project. The incident involves the MRL 30-Fakua Binodini road, which falls under the Pradhan Mantri Road Scheme in India.

According to official records, the road work started on August 26, 2022, and was supposed to be completed by March 25, 2023. Surprisingly, the entire road, which cost a staggering amount of four crore sixty-eight lakh rupees, collapsed just ten days after its completion.

The road construction was carried out in secrecy during the night, with dust in the air, hindering the vision of conscious citizens. The quality of the road's foundation was so poor that it crumbled in just a matter of days, causing concern among pedestrians who had to use the road.

The project, intended to carpet the road with paving material, has faced allegations of substandard workmanship, leading to its rapid deterioration. Witnesses report the road, meant to be a symbol of durability and resilience, already showing signs of weakness.

This crucial investigation, revealed through our lens, aims to present a candid view of the potential malpractice in a government project, seeking answers from the responsible department officials. Until a thorough inquiry into this matter is conducted, the continuous stream of such irregularities in government-funded projects might question the efficacy of public funds allocation.