Jammu, June 15 -- The residents of JDA colony Bahu Fort of Ward No 47 have been facing immense hardships as a portion of lane that was washed away due to rains months ago has not been restored till date.

Locals said that this gas led many houses getting disconnected. "We are paying the price for a contractor using substandard material in construction of the drain in our locality," they added.

"The entire lane, which is constructed on nallah was washed away due to heavy rains in February this year but after intervention of concerned Corporator, some repairs were made but still a major part of the lane has not been repaired," said Kritika, a local resident.

"We can't bring our vehicles into our houses as washing away of the lane has create...