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In Gundi village of Asifabad mandal, residents continue to cross a stream using unsafe rafts made of thermocol due to the long-pending construction of a sanctioned bridge. Despite promises from officials and a sanctioned budget under NABARD in 2007, the project remains incomplete with only columns erected.

Locals said the auto-rickshaw, carrying two passengers, attempted to cross the stream using the temporary bridge when the water level rose suddenly due to heavy rains upstream

The bridge was to be constructed at a cost of Rs 8.50 crore with financial help from NABARD and the works had begun way back in 2007

Inordinate delay in works hits project which started in 2007, villagers continue to face hardships