Around 15 families were rendered homeless overnight in the cold after two residential buildings and a hotel developed cracks in the Chaulanti area here. The affected families also accused the tunnel construction company of misbehaviour. She said that on Friday evening, the cracks suddenly widened and the company officials asked residents to vacate their houses. There is widespread anger among the public against the NHAI and the tunnel construction company, and locals are adamant about stopping the tunnel work. Singh further said that he has spoken to the Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and NHAI officials regarding the matter.

Source: The Telegraph January 10, 2026 18:13 UTC