Police grant security as administration resumes bridge construction.

In Rourkela, the construction work for a bridge-cum-barrage over Deo river had been halted for some time due to safety concerns. The People's Liberation Front of India, a notorious organization with activities similar to Maoists, had threatened the construction company and workers earlier this year, leading them to abandon the project. The construction, which began in April of last year with a budget of Rs 44 crore, was being carried out by a company from Chhattisgarh. The completion of this project is expected to greatly benefit commuters and local farmers, according to the residents.

The trouble began on New Year's Day when a group of 10-12 PLFI members showed up at the site and demanded money. They even went to the extent of threatening the site supervisor and workers with severe consequences if their demands were not met. The armed miscreants returned to the site two days later on the night of January 3, where they brutally attacked everyone present. The PLFI members warned that unless their demands were met, the workers would be killed. Fearing for their safety, the construction company decided to withdraw all their employees from the site, stating that they will not resume work until adequate security measures are in place.

The locals, who were eagerly anticipating the completion of the bridge-cum-barrage, urged the district administration to intervene and provide security for the construction site. Finally, after much deliberation, the authorities have decided to deploy a sufficient number of armed security personnel at the site. With their presence, work has been progressing smoothly in the past few days, both during the day and at night. Susant Das, the SDPO of Biramitrapur, reassured the residents by saying, "We have provided armed security for the construction site and work is going on without any hindrance. With an adequate number of policemen guarding the site, we are confident that the PLFI cadres will not return."

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