Underpass Guardwall Falls in First Rain: Questions Raised on 5 Crore Project

The construction of a railway underpass near Ray railway station on the Barwadih-Barkakana rail section, which cost approximately 5 crore rupees, is now under scrutiny after the guardwall collapsed during the first rain. The incident happened around 5:45 PM on Wednesday, raising serious questions about the construction quality. The sound of the collapse was compared to an explosion, which startled the surrounding residents. The construction work was being managed by RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Limited) for the Railways, with the project close to completion and the inauguration was being planned. The failure of the guardwall has revealed potential deficiencies in the construction methods. Local residents and leaders are now questioning the construction firm’s performance. Railway officials are expected to investigate the matter, and the contractors involved may face penalties. Local residents are upset, and they stated that a disaster could have happened if it had happened when people were using the area. The collapse serves as a warning about using subpar construction materials and highlights the requirement for thorough construction in critical infrastructure projects like railway underpasses. This incident is a sign that responsibility must be ensured.