Murshidabad Road Construction Halted Amidst Low-Quality Material Allegations by Locals
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Murshidabad Road Project Halted Amidst Low-Quality Material Allegations
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News18•27-02-2026, 15:40
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.