Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Blasting Cracks Houses, Evacuates 15 Families in Shimla
In Shimla, India, some houses and roads near a big tunnel being built have cracks because of the loud blasts used in construction.
This has made people scared, and about 15 families had to leave their homes quickly.
They say the blasts happen even at night and cause a lot of shaking.
The families are now living in fear and have asked the government for help and compensation.
Some people had to spend the night on the streets or in hotels.
The government has promised to help, but the families are still waiting for proper arrangements.
Some people also blame the companies building the tunnel for not following the rules and causing damage.
Cracks in houses and roads near an under-construction NHAI tunnel in Shimla have forced the evacuation of 15 families.
Residents blame blasting during tunnel construction for the structural damage and increased cracks.
Families have expressed fear and demanded justice, immediate relief, and proper compensation from the government.
Local administration has evacuated affected families and promised relocation and cooperation.
Organizations like CITU and Himachal Kisan Sabha have alleged unscientific tunnelling methods and corruption involving politicians, bureaucracy, and contractors.
- Who
- Residents of the Chaulanti area in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- What
- Cracks in houses and roads due to blasting during NHAI tunnel construction, leading to evacuation of 15 families
- When
- Recent, with specific incidents reported in the past few days
- Where
- Chaulanti area near Sanjauli, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- Blasting during the construction of a four-lane NHAI tunnel caused structural damage to nearby buildings and roads, prompting evacuation for safety reasons
- Location
- Chaulanti area, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Number of Evacuated Families
- 15
- Cause of Damage
- Blasting during NHAI tunnel construction
- Resident Complaints
- Increased cracks, nighttime blasting, lack of action from NHAI
- Government Response
- Evacuation, relocation promises, and assurances of cooperation
- Organizations Involved
- Indian Trade Unions (CITU), Himachal Kisan Sabha
- Allegations
- Unscientific tunnelling, corruption, and collusion between politicians, bureaucracy, and contractors
Sources
Shimla: Cracks Emerge in Houses, Roads near Under-Construction NHAI Tunnel; 15 Families Evacuated
Cracks in six-storey building in Shimla, locals blame NHAI for ‘unscientific’ tunnel construction
Houses crack after tunnel blasting in Shimla, 15 families forced to flee in the cold - Telegraph India
