Inside Gorakhpur's Most Dangerous River Crossing ft. Mukul | Jist

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Block: Bhatahat, Gorakhpur District Gram Panchayat: Jangal Dumri No. 1 Location: Failaha Ghat A village in Gorakhpur has been waiting for a permanent bridge over the river for decades. In the absence of a proper bridge, villagers are forced to cross using a makeshift wooden bridge, putting their lives at risk. According to local residents, more than 10–12 people have lost their lives while crossing the river over the years. Villagers say they have repeatedly demanded a permanent bridge from the government, but the demand remains unfulfilled. A permanent bridge could improve connectivity for 3–4 nearby villages and make travel to other parts of Gorakhpur easier. In this Jist News ground report, Senior Journalist Mukul Singh Chauhan visits the region and speaks to locals at Failaha Ghat, where residents share their concerns, the risks involved in crossing the river and their long-standing demand for a permanent bridge. The area falls under the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency, represent