Nagpur: Over 200 drain covers stolen from Panchpavli-Dighori flyover in two days

Traffic began on Nagpur's Panchpavli to Dighori Hedgewar flyover just two days ago, but in that short span more than 200 drainage covers have already gone missing from the structure. The covers were installed along the roadside to drain rainwater off the flyover. Their disappearance has raised questions about security at the site.

The large-scale theft of covers came to light within just two days of traffic starting on the Dighori Hedgewar flyover. According to available information, unidentified thieves removed and made off with the covers installed along the roadside for rainwater drainage.

With more than 200 covers missing, concerns over the flyover's security have grown further. The open sections left along the roadside could pose a danger to motorists and pedestrians.

The theft of such a large number of covers on this much-awaited and important Panchpavli-Dighori flyover in Nagpur district has also raised questions about the surveillance arrangements in place. There is now discussion over how robust the security and regular checking on the flyover have been since traffic began.

These covers are an important part of the drainage system built to clear water that collects on the road during the monsoon. Their disappearance could affect the drainage system, while the exposed openings could also cause accidents.

Nagpur's Panchpavli-Dighori flyover is counted among the city's important routes. This makes the security and regular monitoring of the covers installed on the flyover extremely necessary.

With more than 200 covers missing, the department concerned now faces a twin challenge: stopping the theft, and replacing the missing covers as quickly as possible. It will also be necessary to find out how such a large number of covers disappeared in so short a time.