Guwahati, May 30 -- Reported by Laxman sharma

Digboi: A government inquiry has identified construction deficiencies, use of substandard materials, and lapses in execution in Assam's Rs 130.41-crore Digboi-Pengree-Bordumsa-Mohong Chariali Road project under Asom Mala 2.0.

The inquiry team, led by Co-District Commissioner of Digboi Phyllis VLH Hrangchal, submitted its report following inspections conducted on May 11 and 14.

The report recommends reconstruction of several sections of the road, culverts, and drainage structures, stating that repairs alone would not address the identified defects.

The findings come as work on the 40-km road corridor has remained suspended since April 13 due to a dispute among project stakeholders. Official...