Authorities Question NHAI Safety After Repeated ‘Valley of Death’ Crashes

The latest collision in Jharkhand’s Chuttupalu valley adds to a growing list of fatal accidents that have earned the area the grim nickname “valley of death.” Frequent high‑speed travel and the passage of oversized trucks have made the narrow gorge a hotspot for uncontrolled vehicle failures.

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is now under intense scrutiny as families and local residents demand stricter speed limits, better brake inspection regimes, and improved emergency response infrastructure. Police officials, including Ramgarh Superintendent of Police Mukesh Kumar Lunayat and SDPO Alok Ranjan, visited the injured at the district hospital and pledged swift action.

Stakeholders argue that without immediate remedial measures, the pattern of deadly crashes is likely to continue, endangering commuters and residents alike.