Agartala, May 20: Concerns have emerged over the quality of construction at a legislator hostel built under the state’s General Administration Department, following reports of structural issues within just a year and a half of its completion.
The hostel, which serves as accommodation for lawmakers, has developed cracks in the roof, leading to water leakage during rain. Additionally, the doors and windows are reportedly in poor condition. Legislator Pramod Riyan, who represents Santirbazar, has publicly questioned the quality of construction, describing the situation as “extremely unfortunate and concerning.”
Speaking to journalists, Riyan expressed his disappointment, stating, “If the hostel is in this condition within a year and a half, it will be impossible to stay here in the future. The construction work was of extremely low quality.”
He further pointed out that the state of the hostel raises broader concerns about construction standards in other government projects. His remarks have intensified demands from various groups for an investigation into the role of contractors and the engineering division responsible for the project.
As the matter gains attention, calls for urgent renovation and accountability have grown. However, state authorities have yet to issue an official response. The hostel, funded by taxpayer money, remains a focal point of public scrutiny.
Bangladeshi Citizen and Indian Broker Detained at India-Bangladesh Border in Sabroom
Agartala, May 19—Authorities have detained two individuals while attempting to cross the India-Bangladesh border illegally. Acting on confidential intelligence, personnel from the Sabroom Police and the 114 Border Security Force intercepted the duo in the Anand Para Nazrul Park area late at night.
The individuals were identified as Rubel Chandra Das, a resident of Feni, Bangladesh, and Dulal Das, a resident of Purbasthali in Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India. Reports indicate that they were crossing into India through the Sabroom border from Ramgarh Upazila in Khagrachari district, Bangladesh.
Following their apprehension, authorities filed a formal case against them and initiated a detailed investigation. Further inquiries are expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the attempted crossing.
