Residents question safety of Community Hall site in Sunderbani

Jammu, July 19 -- Locals seek inquiry into construction below hill, allege risk of landslides and possible misuse of public funds

By Ajay Sharma

Sunderbani, July 18

Residents of Barnara village under Panchayat Nala in Sunderbani tehsil have raised serious concerns over the construction of a community hall at a location below a hill, alleging that the site is vulnerable to landslides and poses a potential risk to public safety.

According to the residents, despite repeated media reports highlighting the issue, the Rural Development Department (RDD) has failed to take appropriate action.

The locals alleged that the Block Development Officer (BDO), Siot, who is currently holding additional charge of BDO Sunderbani, did not provide a satisf...