Fulbari, 15th May: Residents of Fulbari I Gram Panchayat under Dabgram-Fulbari Assembly constituency staged a road blockade on Thursday morning, demanding immediate repairs to the severely damaged stretch between Bhalobasa More and Bhola More.
The road, riddled with potholes and submerged in knee-deep water at several points, has become nearly impassable, especially with the onset of the monsoon. Locals allege that repeated complaints to the panchayat office have gone unanswered, leaving them to suffer due to the dangerous and deteriorating road conditions.
Furious over inaction, the residents took to the streets, halting traffic and staging a demonstration. The protest prompted the arrival of officials from New Jalpaiguri Police Station and Panchayat Samiti Karmadhakshya Patalal Roy, who assured the protesters that steps would be taken to address the issue.
Following the assurance, the blockade was lifted. However, the agitating residents warned that they would launch a larger protest if the road is not repaired soon.