Samajwadi Party MLA Hasan Roomi staged a dharna inside an 18-foot-deep pit
Kanpur: Samajwadi Party MLA Hasan Roomi on Thursday staged a dharna inside an 18-foot-deep pit caused by a road cave-in on VIP Road in Jajmau area of Kanpur. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur Stay updated with the latest Kanpur news.
Departments responsible for road construction and maintenance have not taken any action”, Roomi said questioning the quality of road. He said that public safety should not be compromised. Roomi, who represents the Cantt Assembly constituency, reached the site in the afternoon and entered the pit using a ladder. SP workers and residents gathered at the spot and officials reached the site after being informed about his visit. The MLA remained inside the pit despite rain during the protest. “This is serious negligence. He demanded action against the officials concerned and the executing agency if negligence was established. Officials inspected the site and assured appropriate action. Download the TOI App.
The cave-in, about five metres wide, occurred after rain lashed the city on Tuesday and Wednesday.