Agartala, April 20 -- Tripura Public Works Department (PWD) Secretary Kiran Gitte on Sunday assured the residents of Belonia that the department will depute five engineers to Belonia to expedite the maintenance and restoration of embankments along the Indian side of the Muhuri River.

The development follows the concern raised by the locals of five Tripura Panchayats located in South Tripura district, over Bangladesh's move to raise the height of embankments beside the Muhuri river, which could further impact the flood risk in the region.

Amidst the public concern, Tripura Public Works Department Secretary Kiran Gitte on Sunday paid a visit to Belonia and held a department review meeting.

"In order to ensure the work's completion before...