CM Flying Squad inspects Hiana Khurd-Mandaur road

The CM Flying Squad collected samples of the Hiana Khurd to Mandaur Ajnauda road, which was constructed a short time ago.

Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh said if any negligence by the contractor concerned comes to light in the work, then the responsibility of the contractor and departmental officials will be fixed and due action will be taken.

The Flying Squad, constituted by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, carried out the raid and inspection of the approximately 2.5 km road. It was constructed by the Market Committee, based on a report provided by Nodal Volunteer Team.

Singh said a team in the Patiala Rural constituency had reported that the Hiana to Mandaur Ajnauda road had deteriorated shortly after its construction, prompting thr action.

He added that CM has given special attention to the quality of roads being constructed by the Public Works Department and Mandi Board across the state, and it has been ensured for the first time that the agency building the road is also entrusted with the responsibility of its repair for five years.

Meanwhile, Supervising Engineer Manpreet Singh Dua, a member of the Flying Squad, said they have taken three samples of the road and these will be sent to the laboratory for further quality testing.

He said the agency and contractor concerned have been given strict instructions to make the necessary improvements and repairs to the road in a time-bound manner.