The road built on the Mahananda embankment in Pranpur block of Katihar district is in a very dilapidated condition. The stretch from Jalla Harerampur village to Kathghar Durgapur village is severely damaged with large potholes, making commuting extremely difficult for pedestrians and motorists.

Local residents face significant challenges day and night, as hundreds of people use this embankment road daily to travel to the block and district headquarters. According to villagers, accidents occur almost daily at night due to these potholes, raising concerns about public safety.

Despite repeated complaints to departmental officials by local residents, no concrete action has been taken to address the issue. Villagers, including Vikas Mandal Manoj Kumar, Shambhu Mandal, Rajesh Kumar, and Himanshu, among dozens of others, have urged District Magistrate Ashutosh Dwivedi to expedite the repair of the embankment road. They emphasize the urgent need for repairs to alleviate commuter difficulties and prevent further accidents.