The incident, which took place in the Umkiang Village of the East Jaiñtia Hills, highlights the dire state of the region's roads, which locals have long condemned as "deplorable."
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In Tripura 42 roads measuring 118.756 km with an estimated investment of Rs. 114.32 crore have been sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan.
The Union Minister said that the development of approach roads and the Majuli bridge will ensure connectivity, and improve the socio-economic conditions of the local population and promote tourism.