it’s been observed that these orders remain merely paperwork. This leads to the anger of the affected people reaching sky-high levels, which the administration later finds difficult to control. One such example is the dilapidated 11-kilometer-long Kahnpur Khuhi-Bhangal road, which connects the border with Himachal Pradesh. A few weeks ago, the Rupnagar district administration issued written orders prohibiting overloaded vehicles from passing through the road during the daytime from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. However, in defiance of these orders, heavy vehicles continue to ply unhindered on the road, posing a danger to pedestrians and schoolchildren.
Dust blowing from the road has become a source of trouble for residents.
The dilapidated condition of the road has remained unrepaired for years, making life hell for hundreds of residents in dozens of villages along it. The daily dust blowing from the road continues to be a source of trouble for residents. They say the dust blowing from this dilapidated road is adversely affecting their health, making life even more difficult for sick citizens.
The mafia continues its illegal activities under political patronage: Convenor Gaurav Rana
Punjab Morcha Convenor Gaurav Rana stated that no mining site is permitted in the area, and the 24-foot-wide road is only approved for vehicles weighing 5 tons. However, the mafia continues its activities under political patronage. He stated that if this trend is not stopped, it will be difficult for the administration and government to control public anger.
Heavy vehicles continue to ply on the restricted Kalwan-Nurpurbedi-Rupnagar main road.
The administration has issued orders prohibiting the movement of heavy vehicles on the Kalwan-Nurpurbedi-Rupnagar main road, another important road connecting the district headquarters. However, despite this, tipper trucks and other heavy vehicles continue to ply on this road without any hindrance. He said that the administration has come to know that a large number of overloaded tipper trucks involved in mining operations in Rupnagar district pass through this road, and several accidents have previously affected law and order. Following public demand, the movement of overloaded tipper trucks on this road should be banned. Until then, overloaded tipper trucks and other vehicles should be diverted to the other Pachranda Mor-Sri Anandpur Sahib route. In addition to two police checkpoints, a police station is also located in Nurpurbedi on this road. However, the movement of heavy vehicles, evading police attention, indicates negligence in enforcing these orders.
Personnel have been instructed to strictly enforce the ban orders: Police Station Chief
In this regard, Nurpurbedi Police Inspector Sunil Kumar stated that late in the evening, Nurpurbedi police warned the drivers of such heavy vehicles and released them. He added that police personnel have been instructed to strictly enforce the ban orders issued by the district administration. No leniency will be shown to those who violate the law in the coming days.
