Road damage sparks concern before Karaga festival

CH NEWS

Kolar

The Jal Jeevan Mission, a key central government project, has caused severe road damage in Bethamangala due to excavation work for pipeline installations. With Rs 6 crore allocated for the project, ongoing work has disrupted both vehicular and pedestrian movement.

As the Karaga Festival approaches, locals worry that poor road conditions may affect the grand procession. Temple committee head AM Lakshminarayana has urged immediate repairs, while village panchayat president Vinod Karthik assured speedy restoration of damaged roads.