The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the construction work of 15 railway stations under the 'Amrit Bharat Station' scheme in Jabalpur Rail Division. However, concerns have been raised about the quality of construction materials being used at these stations, particularly at Sihora station. Complaints were filed with the West Central...
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Railway (WCR) Vigilance department, leading to an inspection of the construction site. Samples of building materials including sand, gravel, cement, and bricks were collected for testing. Sources indicate that poor quality materials are being used at all 15 stations under the scheme, with the engineering department aware of the issue but taking no action. The vigilance team faced pressure to avoid investigation and sample collection, but the importance of the project and scrutiny from the Railway Board led to the investigation continuing. The concerns highlight a possible collusion between the engineering department and the contractor, potentially leading to substandard work. The vigilance department is currently investigating the matter, but the timeline for the completion of the investigation remains unclear.