Dipender Manta

Tribune News Service

Mandi, November 1

Dream of soldier Sanju Ram of Kadkuhi village in Jogindernagar, who had been demanding road to his village since 2012, will soon be a reality.

He lost his both legs in a landmine blast at Srinagar in 2012 while patrolling, making him dependent on his family. Whenever he had to go to a nearby hospital, his family and relatives had to carry him in a palanquin to cover around 2-km uneven path.

This made his life miserable. Finally, he decided to live in a rented house at Jogindernagar.

For long Sanju Ram’s demand remained unfulfilled. A project report was prepared by the PWD a few years back but there was no progress at the ground level.

Sanju Ram said, “I had requested to the government several times but to no avail. I am requesting again to construct a road, which will be of great help not only for me but also for people of the area”, he said.

Taking note of soldier’s demand, Mandi MP Ramswaroop Sharma has now asked officials to construct a road.

The MP said according to PWD officials construction work of road could not progress because of absence of clearance.

However, now a new report of Rs 3.40 crore had been prepared and construction work would begin soon.