Himachal Horror: NH-3 Construction Triggers Landslides, Threatens Mandi Villages
Unsafe construction practices on the Attari-Leh National Highway 3 project have triggered a series of devastating landslides in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Residents are living in fear, their homes and livelihoods hanging precariously on the slopes.
The flawed construction, marked by unscientific hill cutting and inadequate retaining walls, has put several villages at grave risk. Landslides have already damaged property and threaten further displacement.
Villagers accuse the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the contractors of gross negligence. Repeated pleas and warnings about the unsafe conditions have reportedly been ignored by the authorities.
The affected residents are demanding immediate intervention to prevent further disasters and adequate compensation for their losses. They are facing the prospect of losing their homes and ancestral lands.
This incident highlights the urgent need for stricter oversight of major infrastructure projects in the Himalayas. The lack of response from authorities underscores a critical gap in accountability and raises serious questions about the safety standards being followed. The government must act swiftly to address this crisis and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
