The State Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Idukki district administration asking for detailed reports on its failure to repair the handrails of a footbridge across the Chinnar river which is being used by the residents of Konnathady village. They are forced to use the bridge that is in a precarious position especially when the river is flooded.
Though the residents had appealed to the authorities to build handrails for the bridge, no action was taken. Their demand for a new bridge was not met and the bridge is unsafe now, media reports said.
