Kishtwar Authorities Crack Down on Hazardous Blasting Activities

On the first day of three new criminal laws' implementation, authorities in Kishtwar district banned NHIDCL's blasting activities due to improper muck disposal and unsafe blasting practices. District Magistrate Devansh Yadav revoked NHIDCL’s permissions and ordered inquiries to address the issue, stressing the urgency to prevent loss of life and public disturbance.

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district took stringent measures against unsafe blasting activities on the first day of new criminal laws' implementation. The District Magistrate, Devansh Yadav, ordered an immediate ban on all blasting activities by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) due to improper muck disposal and uncontrolled blasting operations.

The decision came after various complaints and a significant incident where a high-intensity blast by NHIDCL under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) caused a hillock to slip, blocking the Kishtwar-Chatroo route and halting several vehicles, including an ambulance. The lack of NHIDCL management oversight on the ground amplified the concerns.

Yadav emphasized the need to act swiftly to prevent potential loss of life and public disturbance. He also instructed the assistant commissioner (revenue) and the district pollution control board officer to conduct thorough inquiries into the issues of uncontrolled blasting and muck disposal, with reports due within a week. The Senior Superintendent of Police, Kishtwar, has been tasked with ensuring the implementation of this order.

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