Protest near Kulur Bridge against poor state of affairs of Nanthur-Suratkal NH

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, November 27, 2024: The Toll Gate Action Committee of Suratkal in association with several like-minded organisations staged a protest near the Kulur bridge on Tuesday demanding a solution to the  problems faced by motorists on the Nanthur-Suratkal National Highway.

Muneer Katipalla, Convenor of the Toll Gate Action Committee, Purushotham Chitrapura, President of the Suratkal Block Congress Committee and other speakers highlighted the various problems faced by the public due to the improper maintenance of the highway. Despite heavy traffic, the highway has not been asphalted in a scientific way since the past six years and only potholes were filled for namesake after every monsoon, they said. They also highlighted how several accidents on the NH have claimed many lives and alleged that the highway was not being maintained properly.

They also warned that protests will be held until the problem is solved.

Committee Convenors Raghavendra Rao, Pratibha Kulai, CPI(M) leader Sunil Kumar Bajal and many others participated in the protest.