The Shallabugh–Paribal link road in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district caved in, causing severe inconvenience to the residents of the area.Residents expressed concern over the threat the damaged stretch poses to daily commuters, especially children and the elderly. “This road is vital for schoolchildren, patients, and residents. The collapse has made it unsafe for everyone. We appeal to the administration to restore it immediately before any mishap occurs,” they said. Meanwhile Jammu and Kashmir United Movement (JKUM) President and former MLA Ganderbal, Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar, assured the people of Paribal Shallabugh that the road restoration work would begin shortly. “I have already met the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal regarding this issue, and he has assured that the road will be made walkable within two days,” Jabbar said.Speaking to the media, Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar termed it unfortunate that residents continue to remain cut off due to the damaged road. He also criticized Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the Deputy Chief Minister for making what he called “fake promises” to the people.