Assam's Dhemaji Schoolchildren Risk Lives On Boats To Cross Lali River & Buri Sauti As Villagers Demand Permanent Bridge | Watch
Dhemaji: For several schoolchildren in Chengajan Gowala village under Jonai Assembly constituency in Assam's Dhemaji district, the journey to school begins with a risky boat ride across the Lali river and Buri Sauti, with villagers saying the absence of a permanent bridge continues to expose children and other residents to danger. #WATCH | Dhemaji, Assam: School students in Chengajan Gowala…
In Chengajan Gowala village, located in Assam's Dhemaji district, children and residents face dangerous river crossings to reach school and access essential services due to the absence of a permanent bridge. The Lali River and Buri Sauti waters demand the use of small boats, which can be unsafe due to strong currents and limited availability.
The village, situated in the Jonai Assembly constituency, is affected by recurrent issues such as high water levels, delayed arrivals to school, and difficulties for patients, pregnant women, and others requiring medical care. Villagers, including Chandan Majhi, have repeatedly requested authorities to build a permanent bridge to ensure safer transportation options for all residents.
Despite assurances, a permanent bridge remains unfinished, leaving the community to grapple with the ongoing risk that their daily commutes pose.
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