PAKYONG, (IPR): Rohan Agawane, District Collector Pakyong, conducted an
on-site inspection at the accident location in Rolep on Tuesday. The objective
of this visit was to evaluate the safety of the area and examine the condition
of the roadway for vehicular access.
During the
inspection, it was noted that the road remains in a precarious state, with
unstable boulders posing a considerable hazard. Consequently, it was determined
that the roadway is unsuitable for any form of transportation in its current
condition.
In response to
these findings, a collective decision was made to implement a complete road
closure for duration of 15 days, from December 10 to December 25, once the
examination of the students is over since there is no alternative route for
movement of students by foot. NHIDCL was directed to immediately put protective
measures on hillside such as heavy protective boulders and GCI sheets to ensure
safe movement of students till 10th Dec.
The closure
will facilitate the NHIDCL in executing essential safety measures and rendering
the roadway motorable. The closure will apply to all modes of transportation,
including emergency medical vehicles and movement on foot, to avert any further
accidents.
Furthermore,
NHIDCL identified additional vulnerable locations in the vicinity that
necessitate immediate safety interventions. It was jointly resolved to enact a
similar 15-day closure order for these areas, thereby prohibiting all movement
during this period to ensure safety and prevent further incidents.
Earlier in the
day, the DC Pakyong visited the families of the deceased and injured at
Barapathing to convey his condolences and assess their well-being.
Accompanying
him during the inspection were the SDPO of Rongli, local panchayat
representatives, the general manager of NHIDCL, and representatives from AKJK company.
