STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: Expressing resentment against the unilateral decision of Government and IIM Jammu authorities, ordering closure of Tanda -Simblelehar link road for local population, the villagers from Jagti have urged the LG to intervene into the matter for resolving the issue. Giving details during a press conference held in Jammu on Monday, Dhian Singh (Social-activist) and Puran Singh (Lamberdar), on behalf of villagers said that people are angry over the Government’s decision to debar them from using Tanda -Simblelehar link road, which they have been using since decades. Dhian Singh further said that despite raising the issue numerous times at various forums, including ADC, DC, Div Com, former MLA, etc but nothing has been done to resolve the issue. “The aforesaid road link of 350 mt stretch which falls in between the area acquired for IIM. The alternative road which has been designated for locals is quite lengthy and unsafe, as a number of accidents have already taken place. In short, the decision of Govt agencies is not acceptable to us,” Singh said. The villagers urged LG to intervene into the matter for issuing necessary instructions to concerned authorities for resolving the issue on priority, as aforesaid road link is not less than a lifeline for locals.
