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Himachal Residents to Petition Union Minister Over Tunnel Damage
✍️ The Chenab Times
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 04:36 AM
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Residents of Himachal Pradesh plan to approach a Union Minister, seeking intervention after tunnel construction caused damage in their area.
Local communities in Himachal Pradesh have lodged a collective request to a Union Minister, demanding immediate action over damage attributed to ongoing tunnel work. The residents allege that the construction activities have adversely affected homes, farmland and local infrastructure, prompting fears of long‑term environmental and economic impact.
According to the petition, the affected villages have experienced cracks in walls, waterlogging and loss of agricultural land. Community leaders say they have repeatedly approached the state authorities, but have received no satisfactory response, leading them to seek federal intervention.
The Union Minister, whose portfolio includes infrastructure development, has been asked to review the project’s compliance with safety and environmental norms and to ensure compensation for the affected families. Officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have not yet commented on the pending request.
If the appeal gains traction, it could prompt a re‑evaluation of the tunnel’s design and construction practices, potentially delaying the project but safeguarding local livelihoods. The situation underscores the tension between large‑scale infrastructure initiatives and the concerns of residents in remote Himalayan regions.
According to the petition, the affected villages have experienced cracks in walls, waterlogging and loss of agricultural land. Community leaders say they have repeatedly approached the state authorities, but have received no satisfactory response, leading them to seek federal intervention.
The Union Minister, whose portfolio includes infrastructure development, has been asked to review the project’s compliance with safety and environmental norms and to ensure compensation for the affected families. Officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have not yet commented on the pending request.
If the appeal gains traction, it could prompt a re‑evaluation of the tunnel’s design and construction practices, potentially delaying the project but safeguarding local livelihoods. The situation underscores the tension between large‑scale infrastructure initiatives and the concerns of residents in remote Himalayan regions.