Rolpa, Jan. 12 -- Residents of Triveni Rural Municipality in Rolpa's Budhagaun area have resumed protests against illegal limestone mining, citing authorities' indifference to their demands. The affected locals launched their third round of demonstrations earlier this month against years of unregulated mining activities.

Efforts to mediate discussions between the mining operators and the affected parties have repeatedly failed, as company representatives have not attended negotiations. The protests, ongoing for three months, have garnered support from local political leaders, an all-party mechanism, and the rural municipality.

Fearing potential clashes due to heightened tensions, the local administration has deployed police personnel in...