Civic Body Unaware of Construction
Speaking to PTI, Purnea Municipal Commissioner Kumar Mangalam said, “A 60 feet by 10 feet bridge has been constructed on Kari Koshi River in ward number 4 in Rahmat Nagar area of Purnea town by private persons without the consent of the civic body.”
He added, “The area is under the jurisdiction of the Purnea Municipal Corporation (PMC). We have sought a clarification from the Water Resources Department as well.”
Officials Face Resistance
The municipal commissioner stated that the bridge was built without the knowledge of the PMC. A team of officials visited the site on Thursday to take action but faced resistance.
“But people with vested interests provoked locals who objected and prevented the PMC officials from taking further action. We will certainly take action as per the existing law,” he said.
Possible Land Mafia Involvement
The commissioner did not rule out the involvement of the land mafia and real estate brokers. However, locals have not disclosed the identities of those behind the construction.
Similar Incident in Muzaffarpur
This is not the first such incident in Bihar. Earlier, a bridge without approach roads was constructed over the Burhi Gandak River in Muzaffarpur district. Photographs of the bridge went viral on social media, drawing public attention.Authorities continue to investigate the matter while ensuring that unauthorized constructions do not disrupt civic planning.
