Hill-Cutting Nightmare: Nine SC Families Face Landslide Threat in Bhaniad
Nine Scheduled Caste families in Bhaniad, Gujarat are teetering on the brink of disaster. Reckless hill-cutting for a four-lane highway project has left their homes dangerously unstable, riddled with cracks.
Despite repeated pleas to local officials, no action has been taken to address the imminent threat. The families live in constant fear of a devastating landslide.
The families are demanding immediate relocation or adequate compensation for the damage to their property and the risk to their lives. Their cries for help, however, seem to be falling on deaf ears.
Construction companies involved in the project are accused of ignoring crucial safety measures, raising concerns about potential exploitation of mineral resources during the excavation process. The lack of oversight adds to the families’ plight.
This incident highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations and greater sensitivity towards vulnerable communities impacted by large-scale infrastructure projects. The government must intervene swiftly to prevent a tragedy and ensure the safety and well-being of these families. Failure to act decisively could have severe legal and humanitarian consequences.
