Locals stage protests in Joshimath as several houses develop cracks
The incidents of land subsidence and cracks in the walls of houses are increasing in Joshimath, Uttarakhand. Local people are in panic due to increasing threat of landslide. People are forced to live in the shadow of fear. On the other hand, the displeasure of the local people towards the government is increasing. People’s protests have intensified.
Badrinath highway jam
The anger of the affected people erupted on Thursday regarding the landslide. People blocked the Badrinath Highway. Due to the jam, there has been a long line of vehicles. Apart from this, local markets have also been closed. Earlier last evening, a large number of people also protested by lighting torches.
CM Dhami will visit Joshimath
CM Dhami will also visit Joshimath soon. He said, “I will visit Joshimath in a few days. All possible steps will be taken to handle the situation. I have spoken to municipal corporation chairman Shailendra Pawar to monitor the situation.”
Committee constituted of 8 members
The Chief Minister has constituted an eight-member team of experts to re-study the area. This team will camp in Joshimath from Thursday and inspect the landslide prone areas for two days. Along with this, it will give suggestions to the government in view of immediate and long-term measures to solve the problem.
