Municipal, forest officials collude to aid and abet illegal mining of resources in Chure

Every day, dozens of tractors openly transport sand, pebbles, and stones from Machhalikhola and Ratopani areas of Godawari Municipality in Kailali.

Illegal extraction of riverbed materials is rampant in the Chure foothills in Kailali district. Local people allege that the extraction of sand, pebbles and stones from the Chure foothills continues unchecked as contractors work hand in glove with municipal officials, elected representatives and community forest users’ committee of the area.