The debris and stones lying along the Rishikesh-Chamba national highway continue to increase the risk of accidents on this road. Despite being an important route, the debris has not been cleared by the authorities, which is causing much discontent among the locals.
While the debris continues to pose a danger, the Border Roads Organisation appears to be apathetic to
this situation.
Heavy rains experienced last year had caused landslides along the highway with the debris also blocking the highway for some time
last year.
Many of the boulders and other debris from last year have not yet been cleared completely from the national highway by the BRO especially at Agrakhal, Takshla, Bemunda, Jajal, Khadi, Selupani, Nagani and other places.
local villagers alleged that none of the officials concerned were paying
attention to the state of
this National Highway, which is a matter of serious
concern. Meanwhile, a BRO officer said that the task of removing the debris was underway.