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Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Mahasetu in the face of great danger
Herak Mukherjee (March 29, 22): – Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Mahasetu (Dhola Sadiya Mahasetu) is going to face an existential crisis in just 5 years of Lokarpan ceremony! It is worth mentioning that this is still the largest bridge in India built on the river.
In order to reduce the distance between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the construction work of this bridge started in November 2011 and was completed on March 10, 2016 after six years. However, the official inauguration of this bridge took place on 26 May 2016.
The people of the country have benefited from this successful initiative of the Central Government. Due to this bridge, the distance between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh has been reduced to 165 kms at present.
But now the only burning question in the minds of the people of Assam is, “Is this bridge really safe now?”
Starting from the southern part of Tinsukia district in North Assam, the bridge joins East Arunachal Pradesh at a distance of 9.15 km (5.69 miles).
The largest bridge over the Lohit River has been the talk of the town for some time now. The Red River flows into China through Tibet and joins the Brahmaputra River.
Part of Arunachal Pradesh has already been captured by an enemy country. However, this time India is facing a bigger loss!
Recently, the Intelligence Department of the Government of India has been quite concerned about this issue. However, the Assam government has not yet made such a move.
A senior Assam government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, “This is basically a beam bridge. If there is a problem with the structure, it is another matter, but the government does not have any information about foreign conspiracies or destructive activities.”
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of the Government of India is responsible for the maintenance of this bridge. A statement from part of the ministry said, “This bridge is not suffering from any disease related to construction or construction, its disease may be hidden somewhere else.”
Although the administration has not shed light on what the disease is, and where or where the disease is hiding, the information and allegations coming out of the mouths of the common people are not unreasonable.
The general public has made it clear that the 50-60 tonne ‘Arjun Tank’ in the hands of the Indian Army was built keeping in mind the need to reach Arunachal Pradesh from Assam in less time during emergencies.
But the state police or other agencies are not keeping an eye on the route of this bridge even today. Not only that, the lower part of this long bridge is not protected in that way. In the recent past, illegal immigrants have been repeatedly caught in both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. But the government has never given such information to the general public about the main reason for the arrival of foreign nationals.
It is pertinent to mention that after the construction of ‘Farakka Mahasetu’ in West Bengal, that Mahasutu was also a victim of foreign conspiracy. The criminals who came to destroy the bridge were caught.
Some people in Assam fear, “Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Mahasetu will not be the victim of any conspiracy like ‘Farakka Mahasetu’ in future?”
On the one hand, while a section of the general population of Assam is hearing such a threat, the General Administration and the Defense Department of the Assam Government at the same time stated, “The Assam government and the appropriate authorities are always vigilant about foreign activities.
There has been no incident of panic among the common people of Assam and the people of India. “
Why don’t the high-ranking officials of the Assam government hear the sweet words of assurance, is Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Mahasetu really safe in all respects today? If this bridge is wrapped in a protective shield, why can’t there be a police patrol anywhere on this long bridge or the security guards on the river below the bridge?
The project cost around ₹1,000 crore (equivalent to ₹12 billion or US$156 million in 2020) and construction took over five years to complete.[15] It is 3.55 kilometres (2.21 mi) longer than the Bandra Worli Sea Link in Mumbai, making it the longest bridge in India.
The bridge was inaugurated on 26 May 2017 by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nitin Gadkari (Minister of Road Transport and Highways). The bridge is named after Bhupen Hazarika an artist and filmmaker from Assam.
The government of Assam or Arunachal Pradesh has probably forgotten that neither the Prime Minister nor the Home Minister nor the National Security Adviser can do everything alone.
What could be more embarrassing for the two states concerned if the national watchdog had to withstand the security of the interstate bridge?
Proper intelligence inputs in very much needed regularly for the forward location infrastructures next to China and Pakistan. BRO and Army need support from locals and police to protect the national interest. It is our collective duty.
