JAIPUR: A major landslide occurred early Wednesday morning near Nari village in the Chirawa region in Rajasthan, after a portion of a hill collapsed with a loud explosion-like sound.No casualties were reported in the incident. However, the incident triggered panic among villagers, who allege illegal and heavy blasting in the area by mining contractors.According to reports, the region had been experiencing intermittent rainfall since Tuesday night.
At around 5am on Wednesday, heavy showers resumed. Shortly afterward, villagers noticed unusual movements in a hill near the village. Acting quickly, they moved to a safe distance — moments later, a large section of the hill crumbled with a thunderous noise, sending up a thick cloud of dust and shaking the nearby area.Villagers allege that the hill has been extensively mined in violation of regulations. Some residents claimed that tremors from the landslide were felt in surrounding areas. There are also claims that a nearby government school building has developed cracks, possibly due to the repeated blasting and the recent collapse.Following the incident, Chirawa tehsildar Kamaldeep Poonia visited the site and assessed the situation. He urged villagers to stay clear of the hill and confirmed that a formal report has been prepared and sent to higher authorities.
