Langate, April, 07:A wave of public resentment has erupted in Guloora village of Panchayat Halqa Langate over allegedly poor-quality work executed under the Rural Development Department (RDD). Locals have accused the department and its officials of negligence in supervising the fencing work of the Panchayat Ghar, carried out by a local contractor.
According to a ground report by a senior correspondent of the Daily English Newspaper Headlines Today, the recently constructed fencing around the Panchayat Ghar is reportedly based on low-quality bricks and substandard materials. Residents claim the contractor used a sand mixture comprising nearly 60 percent dust, severely compromising the structural integrity of the fencing pillars.
Locals voiced serious concerns, stating that "even a baby touching the brick-based pillars could cause them to collapse," calling the situation not only unfortunate but also unacceptable. They alleged that the Junior Engineer (JE) and Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) showed utter negligence, failing to inspect or ensure quality control until the entire work was completed.
It is worth noting that just a month ago, thieves broke into the same Panchayat Ghar and stole three inverter batteries after forcibly removing the main door. In response, the department swiftly sanctioned the fencing work—allegedly without proper monitoring or standards.
Angered by the developments, villagers are now demanding strict action against both the contractor and the concerned RDD officials who oversaw or were involved in the project.
In response to the outcry, Tehsildar Langate, Mohd Ismaeel, visited the site and assured residents of stringent action following a comprehensive technical review of the work. Speaking to Headlines Today, BDO Langate echoed the same assurance, stating that if the review confirms the use of substandard materials, not only will the work be redone, but the department will also initiate proceedings to blacklist the contractor from future projects under the RDD Langate division.
As the investigation proceeds, locals await justice and accountability to ensure transparency and safety in public infrastructure development.
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