Jumla administration warns of action on illegal mining
▸ Part of: Jumla Administration Warns of Action Against Illegal River Mining
The District Administration Office in Jumla has warned of action against illegal extraction of pebbles and sand from rivers, specifically the Tila and Hima Rivers. Chief District Officer Dipak Poudel stated that stringent actions will be taken against unchecked mining and extraction activities. Concerns were raised by civil society coordinator Raj Bahadur Mahat regarding crusher industries operating without permission, even after project completion, which he deemed illegal and a contributor to disasters.
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