BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 12th December 2025: Two months after residents of Raipasha area under Ambassa block staged a road blockade demanding construction of a bridge, frustration is mounting as no work has yet begun. The protest, held on the Assam–Agartala National Highway, was aimed at drawing the administration’s attention. At the time, officials from the Public Works Department (PWD) assured locals that construction would start within five days.
However, residents allege that despite the passage of two months, not a single step has been taken to initiate the project. They claim contractor Rupak Debnath has shown no visible effort to begin work.
In the meantime, the temporary bamboo bridge used by villagers has deteriorated into a dangerous state. Locals warn it could collapse at any moment, making the route virtually unfit for travel. Commuters, including students, patients, and daily wage workers, are forced to risk their lives crossing the fragile structure. Residents say medical emergencies are particularly dire, as transporting patients to hospitals takes excessive time and could even result in fatalities.
“We are still compelled to use the broken bamboo bridge every day. It is unsafe, but we have no alternative,” said one villager, echoing the community’s growing anger.
The failure to honor promises and the absence of progress has sparked widespread resentment. Villagers are once again urging the administration to intervene swiftly and ensure that bridge construction begins without further delay.
