JHANSI, Jan. 11 -- The 85-kilometre-long Dhurarai river, a tributary of the Betwa in Jhansi district of Bundelkhand, which came into spotlight in 2024 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the efforts of Bundelkhand's 'Jal Sahelis' for reviving the nearly dried-up water body, is once again facing a serious threat to its existence. The concern has resurfaced after some alleged developers reportedly began construction at several locations along the riverbanks, areas that fall within the river's designated buffer zone.

A group of 'Jal Sahelis' has recently lodged a complaint with the administration, highlighting the issue as a serious threat to the river's existence. The river has become a lifeline for dozens of villages, providing wate...