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Locals formed on Thursday a human chain blocking the Purbachal's 300 Feet Road demanding the construction of footbridges, zebra crossings and proper traffic management.
The demonstration was held at Mastul near the Balu Bridge in Purbachal in the morning.
Local residents in their thousands joined the demonstration which caused long tailbacks on both sides of the road.
Demonstrators alleged that although footbridges were planned in the Mastul and Pink City areas during the construction of Purbachal 300 Feet Road, no such efforts were made later.
They lamented that plans for footbridges and zebra crossings were not implemented further.
They said that the area on both sides of the road is filled with schools, factories, and housing projects. Every day, people between 4,000 and 5,000 cross the road amid great risks.
They further said there are no police boxes, zebra crossings, or footbridges. At least 70 people have died between Kuril Bishwa Road and Kanchan Bridge since the road opened for traffic.
Of them, around 20 had died in Mastul area alone.
During the demonstration, locals demanded footbridges be built in Mastul and Pink City, zebra crossings be formed, and police boxes installed within one month.
Later, the police arrived and assured the people that they would discuss the issue with the authorities to seek a solution, after which the locals cleared the road.
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