Ward 11 of Durgapur village panchayat, located in Panchgachhia under Sattar Kattaiya block in Saharsa district, lacks streetlights. As evening descends, the entire ward is plunged into darkness, causing significant inconvenience to local residents. It becomes difficult for people to venture out of their homes at night, especially for women, children, and the elderly who face considerable challenges in commuting.

Residents report that the pervasive darkness instills fear of accidents, thefts, and other antisocial activities. The situation worsens during the monsoon season when potholes on the road become invisible, increasing the risk of falls. Local residents, including Deepak Kumar Singh, Pappu Yadav, Krishna Kumar, Radha Devi, and representative Roshan Singh, have repeatedly informed the concerned authorities about this issue, but no concrete action has been taken so far.

The villagers mentioned that the Bihar government claims to install solar streetlights in rural areas, yet their ward still lacks any lighting arrangements. They have urged the administration to install streetlights as soon as possible to alleviate the darkness and ensure a safer environment for them.