Dumping of boulders into Geddai stream in Nilgiris under probe

Boulders have been dumped into Geddai stream in Kundha taluk in the Nilgiris | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Revenue and Forest Departments are investigating the illegal dumping of boulders into a stream that joins the Geddai Dam, potentially posing a serious risk to local residents.According to officials, the Horticulture Department had granted the owners of a parcel of agricultural land in Kil Kundha, the Nilgiris, permission to clear boulders from the property. However, in violation of the permission granted, the landowners allegedly dumped at least two loads of boulders excavated from the land into a stream originating from Thaishola Estate and flowing into the Geddai Dam.Local residents who noticed the violation said they feared that the loose rocks dumped along the dry riverb