In Bankura, a long-standing dispute has arisen over the construction of an underpass near the Bhaduli railway gate. The South Eastern Railway has issued eviction notices to residents of a nearby slum to facilitate the project. Local residents are protesting against both the evictions and the proposed underpass route. They claim...
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that the underpass is being constructed too far from the existing level crossing on the Ahalyabai Road, necessitating the displacement of the slum. Residents also argue that the planned detour will make it difficult for large vehicles, including fire trucks, to reach 30-35 villages on the other side of the railway tracks, hindering access to emergency services. Instead, they demand the underpass be constructed directly at the level crossing, which would eliminate the need for evictions and maintain access for emergency vehicles. The contractor, however, insists that they are only following the railway's plan and are unable to change the project.