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Kishtwar Landslide Threat Halts Key Road and Displaces Families

Authorities evacuate 22 families, suspend traffic, and push for permanent solutions as political leaders inspect the affected area.

Locals alleged that the landslide was triggered because of blasting being done for the 624 MW Kiru hydel power project. (HT Photo)
Traffic remained suspended on the Kishtwar-Paddar road, connecting the Machail Mata shrine for the third day on Saturday. (HT File Photo)

Overview

  • Traffic on the Kishtwar-Paddar road remains suspended for the third day, disrupting access to the Machail Mata shrine and nearby regions.
  • District Development Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan inspected the landslide-prone Patharnaki area and directed GREF to expedite road restoration with safety measures.
  • Twenty-two families have been evacuated as a precaution, provided with tents and rations, though no structural damage to homes has been reported.
  • Residents attribute the landslide risk to blasting activities from the Kiru Hydro-Electric Project, intensifying calls for stricter compliance with safety protocols.
  • Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma has called for a permanent solution to the recurring landslide issues, with stakeholder meetings planned to address the crisis.