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Locals Protest Gravel Extraction in Mithila Municipality, Citing Environmental Risks

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Residents of Mithila Municipality protested gravel extraction from the Badahari stream, demanding a ban due to risks of agricultural land submersion and drowning hazards. The municipality, which contracted Nerisha Construction Company Private Limited for extraction, is reportedly discussing contract termination.

  • Protesters torched a tire in front of the Mithila Municipality at Dhalkebar.
  • Local Nagendra Mahato stated that haphazard extraction increases the risk of submerging nearby agricultural land and poses drowning dangers for children.
  • The Mithila Municipality awarded the contract for gravel extraction from six rivers, including Badahari, to Nerisha Construction Company Private Limited for over Rs 30 million.
  • Locals vowed to prevent any tractor from taking gravel from the Badahari stream until their demands are met.
  • Ram Bahadur Syangdan, spokesperson for Mithila Municipality, assured that the locals' demands would be addressed and contract cancellation is under discussion.

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