Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Inaugurates Long-Awaited Bridge in Kangan, Central Kashmir
After a long wait, the much-awaited bridge in Akhal area of Kangan in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district was officially opened to the public on Saturday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the vital bridge constructed over nallah Sindh in Kangan area of Ganderbal district.
CM Omar Abdullah was accompanied by MLA Kangan Mian Mehar Ali and senior officials of administration and Chief Engineer PWD.
Notably, The foundation stone for the bridge, which connects several villages in Kunmul-Akhal and its adjoining areas, was laid in 2008. However, the project faced numerous delays, leaving residents eagerly disappointed.
Last year, MLA Kangan, Mian Mehar Ali, had assured the public during his election campaign that the bridge would soon be operational. The reopening of the bridge has been met with immense joy and relief by the local population.
Residents expressed their happiness: “It is great movement for us that this bridge has finally reopened. We had prayed to see this day, as we have been waiting for it for the past 15 years” a local told Greater Kashmir.
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