Chozuba, June 17 (MExN): The 18th Chozuba ACCC has expressed deep resentment at the “gross-apathy and step motherly treatment” meted out to the people, particularly the Chozuba Area people by the Road & Bridges Department, Government of Nagaland over the “willful blockage” at newly constructed Sidzu River Bridge of Chozuba to Kohima via Kijumetuo Road.
Making allegations, 18 ACCC Chozuba, President, Ketipra Lohe in a press release stated that the Road & Bridges Department has kept the bill pending, due to which the contractor/firm concerned has sealed the Sidzu Bridge for any further public use, stating unless it is necessary further bills are release and till the newly constructed bridges is inaugurated for use.”
The ACCC highlighted that the area people have been suffering untold miseries for long due to this road blockage, since other alternative roads are all beyond useable for public conveyance. It stated that although, the present mentioned road is still under construction for black topping, yet the public has no other alternative but to use it, especially in this rainy season. “In fact, this is the only available lifeline as of now, to transport sick people, public commodities sand general mobility etc,” it added.
Therefore, the ACCC has urged upon the department concerned and the Government to immediately look into the matter and release fund accordingly and open the road passage for public utility. “We bring notice to the respective authorities concerned that the general public cannot be held ransom due to failure on the part of the Government and the contractor concerned,” said ACCC.
Further, it added that non-compliance to the appeal may lead to “any untoward consequences in near future and that the general public may take its own course of action deems fit. Towards this end, the concern department and the contractor/firm will be held responsible for any eventuality coming out of it.”
Chozuba Range Public Organization: The Chozuba Range Public Organization (CRPO) has acknowledged the government for constructing the road which is the shortest route for the people travelling from Kohima to Chozuba, Phek and Zunheboto etc.
However, with the onset of monsoon rain, it has become impossible to cross the river due to strong river current and the public is left with no other option but to travel to the state capital via Pfutsero.
Therefore, the Chozuba Range Public Organization through a press release issued by its President, Puyoi Nyekha and General Secretary, Vesupra Luruo have requested the department of PWD (Road & Brideges), Government of Nagaland to open the newly constructed bridge at Sedzu River located between Khusohmi Village and Kijumetuma Village to the general public at the earliest.
The Organisation also requests the E.E PWD (R&B) Ciephobozou to repair the deep potholes of the road leading up to Kijumetuma village for the convenience of the general public.
