Illegal mining of riverbed materials threatens over 70 households in Udayapur local unit

After local complaints, district administration finds Chaudandigadhi Municipality had been awarded the mining contract by bypassing law and rules. An investigation is underway.

Illegal extraction of riverbed materials is going on unchecked in Madibas and Lamakhola areas in wards 2 and 4 of Chaudandigadhi Municipality in Udayapur district. Local residents and civil society groups allege that this unauthorised activity is being carried out under the protection of the municipality and political parties, thereby putting over 70 households at risk of flooding and environmental degradation.