Shillong, Nov 1: The Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) has held the firm engaged for the construction of the Shillong-Dawki road project, responsible for environmental violations.

The Umngot River, famous for its crystal-clear waters turned muddy brown sending shock waves among nature lovers and ordinary citizens alike. Families through tourism-based livelihoods depend heavily on the river’s clarity and natural charm.

During an inspection carried out by the board on Friday, officials found extensive earthwork and excavation activities along the under-construction Shillong–Dawki road and debris had been dumped near the river without containment or stabilisation measures.

Officials said that recent filling works by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corpor

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