By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: Around 70 villages situated along the Meghalaya-Bangladesh border have been cut-off from the rest of the State after a culvert connecting Ranikor with Borsora and Nongjri snapped on Monday.
All vehicles carrying passengers and goods were stranded on the road and some were forced to return as there was no sign of restoration by the PWD, Ranikor Division.
According to Sordar of Nongumsur and former President of Meghalaya Mine Owners and Exporter Association(MMOEA), Nassar Marweñ, more than 70 villages remained cut off as the only supply line was disconnected.
Exhaustion of the stocks of essential commodities have made things worse.
Various village leaders under the Federation of Border Village Headmen Association have appealed to the authorities including the Deputy Commissioner, South West Khasi Hills to immediately restore the road connectivity and facilitate supply of essential commodities.
When contacted, South West Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner A. Mawlong said that despite heavy rain, the restoration work is already underway. “Government wants complete the work as soon as possible,” Mawlong added.
Other district officials informed that small vehicles would be able to ply through the road by Wednesday.
