The students as well as the general public of New Eden, Namgailong, Zingsho Katomei and Nepali part-I villages of Senapati are facing untold misery owing to absence of even a good suspension bridge across the Barak tributary at Vakho.
The nearest suspension bridge near Karong is in a dangerously deplorable condition, and to reach this, over 100 poor school children (that too, during their half yearly Exams) have to plod through wet and muddy paddy fields for an extra 30 minutes facing the ire of the paddy fields owners. The New Eden villagers have already constructed (without a rupee from the Government) 3 (three) bamboo bridges. But these are regularly washed away every year by the flooding river.
Many times the villagers have approached the DC for help only to be turned away with false promises. Since children cannot fly across the river, it will be wise on the DC’s part to look into the matter before any precious little life is lost.
Abonmei Khungakbou
Tahamzam (Senapati)
