A Decade on, Wacchi Bridge in Shopian awaits completion
July 05
A vital bridge in Wachi village of South Kashmir's Shopian district on rivulet Ranbiara that got damaged before ten years awaits for reconstruction.
Locals accuse the government of step motherly attitude towards the area in southern Shopian district.
Commonly known as Wachi Bridge, the link lost the capacity to ferry heavy vehicles after it was partially damaged 10 years back.
Before 4 years authorities started work on a new bridge, but after some time they stopped the construction for unknown reasons, Zahid Najar a resident of Wachi told The Kashmiriyat.
Residents of Ganiepora, Fukipora, Dabalpora, Wachi and adjoining villages demand speedy reconstruction of the bridge. They say they face huge problems as the old bridge has no capacity to support heavy vehicles.
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