A newly constructed stretch of National Highway 64 in Amod taluka of Gujarat’s Bharuch district has been severely damaged by the season’s first rainfall, raising serious concerns over construction quality and triggering allegations of corruption.
According to a media report, the three-kilometre stretch, built just a year ago at a cost of ₹10 crore, has seen its bitumen and gravel washed to the sides, leaving behind large potholes and posing a serious risk to commuters during the monsoon.
The road was constructed by Sun Sign Private Limited, headed by Sunil Baher, and is now at the centre of public outrage. Locals have questioned how a road built at such a high cost could deteriorate so quickly, and whether any quality control or inspections were carried out by the Road and Buildings Department or the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
This incident comes even as reports of irregularities emerge from the MGNREGA scheme in the Amod-Jambusar region, suggesting a broader pattern of negligence in developmental works.
Residents have demanded accountability, with growing calls for a thorough investigation into the project’s execution and the role of officials involved.