Hathnur Ghat Culvert: No Railing, 40 Villages at Risk; Locals Demand Safety

• A culvert at Hathnur Ghat on the Tapi River in Burhanpur district lacks railings, leading to frequent accidents.
• Vehicles lose control and fall into the river, especially at night, due to the absence of safety barriers.
• A policeman died after falling into the river from the culvert, and several youths have committed suicide by jumping from it.
• Residents from approximately 40 villages, totaling over 20,000 people daily, use this dangerous route.
• Locals are urging the district administration to install railings to prevent further tragedies, citing a Noida accident.

Why It Matters: Lack of railings on Hathnur Ghat culvert endangers 20,000 daily commuters; urgent safety measures demanded.