Residents of Kandi Shranzfall in the Baba Reshi area on Friday staged a strong protest against the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department Baramulla, demanding the construction of the Shranzfall bridge at the location suggested by the public. The protesters expressed strong resentment over the alleged shifting of the bridge construction site on Nallah Shranzfall, stating that the department has changed the approved location without consulting locals. According to residents, the originally proposed site where the old bridge exists is extremely unsafe due to slippery conditions, steep hilly terrain, and narrow road alignment, leading to several accidents in the past. The locals said that constructing the bridge at the demanded location would significantly improve road connectivity and ensure safer movement for vehicles, benefiting the entire district. They further claimed that the Deputy Chief Minister had already issued clear instructions to the concerned department to construct the bridge as per public demand, but the R&B Department Baramulla has allegedly ignored these directions. Accusing the department of violating government norms and disregarding public safety, the protesters urged the district administration to intervene immediately and ensure construction of the bridge at the demanded site. The residents warned that if their demands are not met, they will intensify their agitation and hold protests on the National Highway, adding that the responsibility for any disruption will lie with the R&B Department Baramulla.