Charari Sharief: Poorly maintained interior roads in Charari Sharief, particularly the stretch connecting the local hospital to the Girls Higher Secondary School, have become a major concern for residents, commuters and students, with damaged road surfaces and neglected stretches making daily movement increasingly difficult.

The road, which serves as an important link between key public institutions, is reportedly dotted with potholes and uneven patches. Residents say the deteriorating condition has made commuting difficult for pedestrians as well as motorists, particularly during bad weather.
The stretch is used regularly by patients and their attendants visiting the hospital, students travelling to and from the Girls Higher Secondary School, staff members and residents of adjoining areas. The condition of the road has therefore raised concerns over both convenience and safety.
Residents allege that despite the importance of the road and repeated complaints about its condition, timely repairs have not been undertaken. They have urged the concerned authorities to inspect the stretch and initiate restoration work before the damage worsens.
The poor condition of the road has particular significance because of the institutions located along or close to the route.
For school-going girls, navigating damaged stretches during peak hours can be difficult, residents said. During rainfall, potholes and uneven portions can become filled with water and mud, making the passage even more challenging.
Patients visiting the hospital also face difficulties, especially elderly people, children and those requiring assistance. Ambulances and other emergency vehicles can potentially be affected by badly damaged stretches, residents said, stressing the need for the authorities to treat the road as a priority link.
Locals have questioned why repairs have not been carried out despite the road connecting two important public institutions.
They said patchwork repairs, where carried out, have failed to provide a lasting solution and called for proper resurfacing rather than temporary filling of potholes.
Residents have also urged the administration to identify the agency responsible for the road and ensure accountability for its maintenance.
“The road is used every day by students, patients and the general public. It should not be allowed to remain in such a condition,” residents said, urging the authorities to act before the situation deteriorates further.
Residents have appealed to the district administration and the concerned road and municipal authorities to conduct an on-ground inspection of the entire stretch and prepare a time-bound repair plan.
They have also called for proper drainage and regular maintenance so that newly repaired portions do not deteriorate during subsequent rainfall.
The issue, locals said, is not merely about inconvenience but about maintaining safe access to essential public institutions.
With the hospital and Girls Higher Secondary School serving a large section of the local population, residents believe the connecting road deserves immediate attention.
They have urged the government to move beyond assurances and ensure that the road is repaired at the earliest, saying continued neglect would only increase the cost and difficulty of restoration.
For the residents of Charari Sharief, the demand is straightforward: repair the road, restore safe access and ensure regular maintenance before another neglected stretch turns into a larger public problem.