Srinagar March 24: Ex MLA and District President Kupwara Raja Manzoor has called upon Government of India for their callous action towards construction of Sadhna tunnel that has been an awaited stand out for the people of Karnah.In a statement issued to , Manzoor said the Government of India has made tall claims over construction of Sadhna tunnel and mitigating the sufferings of border residents from Karnah, Kupwara and other adjoining areas. He said the government had promised to work over the project however in the parliamentary sessions, the project remained undiscussed. Initially Manzoor had tweeted about the avalanche incident at Sadhna Pass that left eight people injured.”Yet another avalanche that rolled down a passenger vehicle upto 500 ft at Sadhna Pass injuring 8 people. The GOI promised us a tunnel but we have seen no further progress. Human lives are so undervalued in our part of the world. @nitin_gadkari sir kindly fulfil your announcement ” Manzoor wrote on twitter. Expressing anguish over the tall claims made by the government, Manzoor said the tunnel remains a delusion for the people of Karnah and despite that the roads too are in shambles. The route from Baghbala to Chankota remains dilapidated from year’s altogether and is adding on to the miseries of commoners.He urged the GOI to fulfil their promises and take up welfare measures for mitigating the issue that has claimed numerous lives till date. He also called upon the concerned authorities to initiate road repair work at its earliest for safe commuting to the passengers.(CNS)
