Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Mohand Village Deserted, Residents Face Livelihood Crisis

• Mohand village in Saharanpur, once bustling, is now deserted as the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway diverts all traffic, bypassing the village.
• The closure of the service road has crippled local businesses like hotels, dhabas, and tea shops, leading to a severe livelihood crisis for residents.
• Villagers from Mohand and surrounding areas face transport issues; children have missed school and exams due to inaccessible routes.
• Residents Gulfam and Alauddin highlight the plight, stating forest officials are blocking the old route, further exacerbating problems.
• Villagers have submitted a memorandum to the DM, demanding the reopening of the old route as a service road and the operation of Roadways buses.