Doda, J&K: Elderly Man Carried on Makeshift Palanquin Due to Lack of Road Connectivity in Dessa Valley. Once again, the absence of proper road connectivity in the Dessa area of District Doda has exposed the hardships faced by local residents. A distressing video has surfaced from Sheinkhly village, showing villagers carrying an 80-year-old ailing man on a makeshift palanquin to reach the nearest motorable road. According to locals, the elderly person had been unwell for several days and required higher medical treatment. Due to the non-availability of a road, he had to be carried on foot for nearly 5 to 8 kilometers before being transported further towards Doda for medical care. Meanwhile, residents have expressed gratitude to Doda West MLA Shakti Raj Parihar for the sanctioning of a road section for their locality. However, they have urged the authorities to ensure that the construction work starts at the earliest. Locals said that while the approval has brought hope, delays in execution continue to put lives at risk, especially during medical emergencies. Residents have reiterated their long-pending demand for proper road infrastructure, stating that such situations frequently arise in the area. The incident once again highlights the urgent need for improved connectivity to ensure timely access to healthcare and other basic services in this remote part of the district.