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New Chandasī‑Bakarachak Road Section in Punpun, Patna Washes Away; Locals Seek Corruption Probe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 04:33 PM
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A large stretch of the Chandasī‑Bakarachak road, built six months ago in Punpun block of Patna district, was swept away by the fast‑flowing Darha river. Villagers have questioned the construction quality and are demanding a probe into alleged irregularities and corruption.
The Chandasī‑Bakarachak road, a newly constructed link between the villages of Chandasī and Bakarachak in Punpun block of Patna district, suffered a major collapse when the Darha river surged with unusually high velocity. The section that gave way was built only six months ago and forms a critical part of the local transport network.
Residents of the surrounding villages gathered at the site shortly after the incident and reported that the road gave way without any warning. They allege that sub‑standard materials and shortcuts in the construction process may have contributed to the failure, and they have called for an immediate investigation into possible irregularities and corruption in the project.
Local officials were approached by the aggrieved villagers, who demanded that the district administration order a forensic inspection of the damaged stretch and hold the contractors accountable if negligence is proven. No official statement has yet been released, but the district engineering department is expected to assess the damage and decide on repair measures.
The incident highlights broader concerns about the quality of fast‑track infrastructure projects in the region, where tight timelines sometimes clash with rigorous oversight. Authorities have previously pledged to improve monitoring mechanisms to prevent similar failures.
If the probe confirms malpractice, it could lead to legal action against the contractors and a review of the tendering process for future road works in Bihar.
Residents of the surrounding villages gathered at the site shortly after the incident and reported that the road gave way without any warning. They allege that sub‑standard materials and shortcuts in the construction process may have contributed to the failure, and they have called for an immediate investigation into possible irregularities and corruption in the project.
Local officials were approached by the aggrieved villagers, who demanded that the district administration order a forensic inspection of the damaged stretch and hold the contractors accountable if negligence is proven. No official statement has yet been released, but the district engineering department is expected to assess the damage and decide on repair measures.
The incident highlights broader concerns about the quality of fast‑track infrastructure projects in the region, where tight timelines sometimes clash with rigorous oversight. Authorities have previously pledged to improve monitoring mechanisms to prevent similar failures.
If the probe confirms malpractice, it could lead to legal action against the contractors and a review of the tendering process for future road works in Bihar.