Birbhum's Death Trap: Skeletal Bridge on Ilambazar-Parui Road Nears Collapse

• A vital bridge near Katna village on the Ilambazar-Parui road in Birbhum is in a dilapidated state, with exposed rods and sagging sections.
• Built during the Left Front era, this 50-foot long, 10-foot wide bridge is a crucial link for several villages and passenger buses.
• The bridge's railings have collapsed, and wide cracks are visible due to neglect and heavy vehicle traffic.
• Ilambazar BDO Anirban Majumdar confirmed repeated notifications to the Irrigation Department since 2023, with restrictions on heavy vehicles largely unenforced.
• Locals express anger over administrative inaction, demanding immediate repairs to prevent a major accident.