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The Dera Beas group has illegally set up permanent structures inside the river. By disrupting the natural flow, they have built a four to five kilometer long embankment and diverted the river towards the Bhulath Mand region. Posing a serious threat to nearby villages. Evidence shows that the Dera...

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