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Paint removal begins on streets in Asansol after Chingrihata incident
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News18•15-10-2026, 10:17
Paint removal begins on streets in Asansol after Chingrihata incident
- •Precautionary measures were taken in Asansol following motorcycle accidents on the painted Chingrihata flyover in Kolkata.
- •Workers of the concerned paint company have started removing paint applied for beautification near Shaheed Bhagat Singh More.
- •The decision was taken by giving top priority to public safety.
- •The state government had earlier initiated the painting of various streets to make cities attractive ahead of Durga Puja.
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Asansol began removing beautification paint from roads near Shaheed Bhagat Singh More to prioritize public safety following motorcycle accident incidents caused by slipping on newly painted roads at Kolkata's Chingrihata flyover.
The State Urban Development Department painted the Gariahat flyover, the Chingrihata flyover, and a stretch of Red Road in rainbow colors for Durga Puja.
Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul stated that officials were directed to investigate the cause of the accidents following instructions from the Chief Minister, noting that alternative arrangements would be made if the colors strained drivers' eyes.
