World's Only Shaligram River,Dug Up Illegally At Midnight

Summary

Heavy machines are illegally extracting sand and stones from the Kaligandaki River at midnight in Baglung and Parbat despite a monsoon ban. Locals say the activity is threatening a Majhi settlement as police remain silent.

Key Points
  • Heavy machines are digging sand and stones from the Kaligandaki River illegally at night despite a monsoon ban.
  • The river is known as the world’s only river associated with Shaligram stones.
  • Locals say police are not intervening even as the river’s changing course threatens a Majhi settlement.
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