Questions have been raised over the quality of an 85 lakh rupees road surfacing and wall construction project on the Adibadri Kwansera-Thapli route in Chamoli. A wall built at Khil collapsed just 2 days after construction, prompting demands for an official inspection.
Social worker Vijyesh Navani alleged that the contractor had been negligent. He also warned that other walls along the route could face a similar risk, although no further collapse was reported in the available information.
Concerns over stone extraction
Navani separately expressed concern about stone being extracted after breaking solid rock. He demanded that the Public Works Department ensure construction standards are followed and impose a ban on removing stone from the site.
The concerns cover both the visible failure of the wall and the methods being used during the wider road project. The available report does not establish the cause of the collapse or confirm whether construction standards were breached.
Department promises inspection
Public Works Department junior engineer Anurag Bainzwal said he would inspect the site soon. He also said negligence would not be tolerated.
The inspection is expected to establish the condition of the collapsed wall and help determine whether further action is required. No decision on responsibility or any penalty was reported.
For residents and other road users, the immediate concern is the condition of the remaining walls on the route. Any official finding will depend on the department’s site inspection and its assessment of the construction work.
Conclusion
A wall on the Adibadri Kwansera-Thapli road collapsed 2 days after construction, raising quality and safety concerns. The Public Works Department has said its junior engineer will inspect the site and will not tolerate negligence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the wall collapse?
The wall collapsed at Khil on the Adibadri Kwansera-Thapli route in Chamoli.
Q. How much is the road project worth?
The road surfacing and wall construction work is being carried out at a cost of 85 lakh rupees.
Q. When did the wall collapse?
It collapsed 2 days after it was constructed.
Q. Who raised concerns about the work?
Social worker Vijyesh Navani raised concerns and alleged contractor negligence.
Q. What other concern did Navani raise?
He expressed concern about extracting stone after breaking solid rock and sought a ban on removing stone.
Q. What has the Public Works Department said?
Junior engineer Anurag Bainzwal said he would inspect the site soon and that negligence would not be tolerated.
