Expressbuzz, Dec 25, 2008
BHAWANIPATNA: Public resentment is brewing in Kalahandi over poor condition of roads particularly of NH and State Highways.
Peeved over the inaction of authorities, some youths led by social activist and advocate Daitari Pradhan started road blockade on NH-201 at Bhawanipatna on December 20. Demanding immediate steps to improve the condition of the road, the agitators alleged that the condition of the highway is deteriorating due to movement of overloaded multi-axle vehicles. They demanded that plying of multi-axle heavy vehicles be stopped on the road till it is paved. Later on the day, police arrested Pradhan and three others. The arrested persons refused to avail bail and were sent to jail custody. However, from the next day Pradhan resorted to a hunger strike inside the jail. Yesterday Kalahandi Bar Association expressing solidarity with Pradhan and demanding improvement of the road, boycotted courts and picketed the collectorate. Today Pradhan was released on bail.
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