MLA for VB probe into broken roads

Surinder Bhardwaj

Fatehgarh Sahib, October 15

Several roads constructed in the town barely a month ago have developed potholes. MLA Kuljit Singh Nagra, CM’s Adviser, has said he will get it probed by the Vigilance Bureau.

Residents accuse PWD officials of being “hand in glove with contractors that’s why quality is not being ensured.”

The stretches from Gurdwara Jyoti Swarup Sahib to Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib, Sirhind Mandi to Sirhind City, Mandofal road and the link roads of the rural areas

were constructed about a month ago. Now, several potholes have surfaced.

Meanwhile, a team of officials inspected the newly constructed road from Gurdwara Jyoti Swarup Sahib to Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib.

CM’s Adviser Kuljit Singh Nagra said that after putting great efforts, he got Rs 190 crore sanctioned from the Chief Minister for strengthening of roads. He said that he had asked higher officials to check the quality work. “Those indulged indulged in corrupt activities and negligence will be taken to task,” he said while urging the residents to keep an eye on the works going in their respective areas and report to him in case they come across usage of substandard material. He said he would further ask the Vigilance Bureau to probe the matter.

When contacted, PWD XEN Balwinder Singh said he would ensure that the quality is maintained. “If any discrepancy is found, the contractor will be held responsible. The road level can’t be maintained at certain points due to sewer board’s discrepancies,” he said.

While rubbishing the allegations regarding collusion of officials with contractors, he said he would inspect the roads.