Malkangiri: A portion of the boundary wall of Malkangiri airport collapsed again Monday following heavy overnight rain in the district. About 30 feet of the wall gave way, marking the third such incident since the airport’s inauguration one-and-a-half years ago.
The repeated collapses have raised questions about the quality of construction, with critics alleging the work was rushed to meet election deadlines. The first collapse of the boundary wall had left several people injured. A second incident occurred months later. Political parties in the district have since alleged that substandard work and hurried construction were responsible.
The airport, located about 5km from Malkangiri town, was inaugurated in January last year, but commercial flight services have yet to begin. Most of the construction remains incomplete, further delaying the launch of air connectivity.
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