Residents of Bheuli in Ward No. 3 of the Mandi Municipal Corporation have formally approached district authorities with a list of civic, infrastructure, and public safety demands. Led by councillor Nirmal Verma, the residents submitted memorandums to Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan and the Superintendent of Police, urging coordinated action on issues that directly affect their daily lives.
Residents demand PWD road extension and NHAI connectivity
The central demand from the residents is the extension of the existing Public Works Department (PWD) ambulance road in Bheuli. They want this road linked to the one being built by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) as part of the ongoing tunnel and highway project. The connection would provide smoother access and better connectivity for the locality.
The memorandums carried the signatures of local residents, showing collective support for the demands. Among those involved were Kartik Lohiya, Jagesh Vaidya, GP Sharma, Dr Khem Singh, and Rohit Ka... — all of whom joined the effort to bring these issues to the attention of the authorities.
Safety measures and civic issues in focus
Beyond the road link, the residents raised concerns about public safety and other civic matters in their locality. The representations called on the Deputy Commissioner and the Superintendent of Police to take time-bound action, emphasizing that these issues require attention in the larger public interest.
The residents have asked for a coordinated response from the administration, indicating that the problems span multiple departments — from infrastructure to law enforcement. The demand for safety measures suggests that the community is looking for more than just road improvements; they want a comprehensive approach to making Bheuli a safer and better-connected place to live.
Our Take: A community's call for basic infrastructure
To put it plainly, this is a classic case of residents pushing for infrastructure that should have been planned earlier. The demand to link the PWD road with the NHAI project makes practical sense — when a major highway and tunnel project is underway, connecting local roads to it is a logical step that benefits both the community and the larger transport network.
What stands out here is the collective action. The fact that residents gathered signatures and submitted formal memorandums shows organization and determination. In our view, the authorities should treat this as a priority, not just because it is a civic request, but because road connectivity and safety are fundamental rights of any community.
The mention of safety measures alongside infrastructure is telling. It suggests that the residents are not just concerned about convenience but about their security as well. The administration would do well to respond with a clear timeline and a concrete plan, as the residents have explicitly asked for time-bound action.
This is a straightforward demand with clear benefits. The onus is now on the Deputy Commissioner and the Superintendent of Police to respond effectively and show that they are listening to the people of Ward-3.