Murshidabad Road Project Halted Amidst Low-Quality Material Allegations

• Locals in Murshidabad protested and stopped road repair work due to alleged use of low-quality materials.
• The project, from Kandi Kalibari More to Jajan, was approved for approximately 10 lakh rupees by the Public Works and Transport Department.
• Residents claim the road is repaired annually but quickly deteriorates, affecting thousands of daily commuters.
• Allegations include the contractor using substandard materials and agency personnel threatening locals who raised concerns.
• Department engineer stated that current work is temporary repair, with a new road planned once funds are released, and promised investigation into negligence.