Ghat Road protection panel on the verge of split

Official functionaries allege bid to make committee’s services chargeable

The Thamarassery Ghat Road Protection Committee, which has been operational for over six years taking care of the conservation of the scenic mountain pass and issues pertaining to motorists on the accident-prone route, is on the verge of a split thanks to political differences.

Official committee functionaries owing allegiance to right wing parties alleged that a few expelled members supported by Left parties were attempting to hijack their roles, besides maligning the committee’s image.

Though free service is one of the declared policies of the committee, office-bearers alleged that it was hardly followed by a few opponents who wanted to make it a paid service even for recovering vehicles involved in accidents making use of their personal tie-ups with private crane operators. All those who opposed this unfair tie-up are now facing the wrath of dissidents, they claimed.