Patna: Residents of Mitra Mandal Colony and adjoining localities in Saket Vihar, Anisabad, are facing severe hardship as an uprooted tree, which fell nearly 36 hours ago, continues to block the main access road, with authorities yet to remove the obstruction.
Road Completely Cut Off
The fallen tree has completely cut off the route connecting the colony to surrounding areas, forcing residents to take long detours even for daily necessities. The situation has become particularly difficult for office-goers and school and college students who are being compelled to use alternative routes.
“The road blockade has disrupted normal life. Students, working professionals and residents are facing immense inconvenience,” said local resident Satyadeo Prasad.
School vehicles have also been unable to ply on the affected stretch, causing inconvenience to students and parents. Residents expressed resentment over what they described as official apathy despite repeated requests for immediate clearance of the road.
Official Inaction
Phulwari Nagar Parishad representative Ram Sewak Sharma said local authorities, including the environment, forest and climate change department and PESU and Phulwari police, were informed about the fallen tree and road blockade soon after the incident, but no action has been taken so far. Adding to residents’ woes, the main road from Shiv Narayan Chowk to Gyan Jyoti School in Saket Vihar, a key link for Mitra Mandal Colony, was dug up several days ago for repair work. However, the road has neither been repaired nor restored, creating additional difficulties for commuters.
“The combined impact of the uprooted tree and the dug-up road has virtually paralysed movement in the area,” said another resident, Amar Kumar.
Urgent Appeal to Authorities
Residents have urged the civic authorities to intervene immediately, remove the fallen tree and restore the damaged road before the onset of the monsoon. They also warned that the prolonged obstruction poses serious safety concerns, particularly during emergencies. “In case of a medical emergency, even ambulance services may find it difficult to reach the colony,” residents said.
