Ludhiana, Dec. 2 -- For nearly six years, residents of Dhandari Kalan and Dhandari Khurd have been waiting for a footbridge or underpass to safely cross the railway line that separates the two localities. Despite repeated pleas, authorities have not acted, leaving children, elderly residents, and daily commuters to risk their lives on unsafe routes or by climbing the railway safety wall.

The nearby flyover, which passes over the tracks, lacks a footpath, leaving pedestrians exposed to moving traffic and increasing the risk of accidents.

The problem began in 2019, when the railways erected a safety wall along the railway line to prevent trespassing. While the wall was intended to enhance safety, it ended up creating a new hazard. Locals ...