JUMLA, June 26 -- Roads reached Jumla decades later than many other parts of the country. Its road networks further widened in the last few years. Though nowadays the district operates long and short travel routes, travellers don't feel safe on their journies owing to its narrow and rough road tracks. Adding to this concern is the overloading of vehicles with passengers and goods. These issues have become a huge safety concern for the district's residents.

"It is good that we have transportation facilities these days. But now we are concerned about our life. It feels like we are risking our lives every time we travel," said an elderly man from Khalanga, Krishna Bahadur Budha. "When a family member leaves for somewhere in a bus or a micro...