In a heart-wrenching scene from Daspur, West Medinipur, patients are being transported to hospitals on palanquins due to the abysmal condition of local roads. This troubling situation echoes a recent incident in Narayanpur, where an expectant mother had to give birth in a vehicle stuck in a pothole.The dire state of infrastructure is not just an inconvenience; it poses serious risks to health and safety.
The journey from Bachharakundu to Tetultala, spanning nearly a kilometer, has become a perilous trek for the sick, as they are carried on makeshift palanquins. Following this arduous journey, patients are then transferred to ambulances for further medical assistance. Sunil Bhowmik, the head of the Daspur 1 Panchayat Samiti, acknowledged the issue, revealing that funds allocated for road repairs had been returned due to land disputes. he assured that a new application for road repairs has been submitted, and once the funds are secured, the much-needed road construction will commence. the community waits with bated breath for improvements that could save lives and restore dignity to their daily commutes.
