Pithoragarh's Kanar Village: 78 Years On, Still No Road, 18 KM Trek for Survival

• Kanar village in Pithoragarh's Dharchula tehsil lacks road access, forcing villagers to trek 18 km through dangerous terrain.
• Around 2,000 residents are cut off from basic facilities, with women and the sick suffering most during emergencies.
• The village falls under Askot Sanctuary, with strict Forest Act rules hindering road construction in a 31-hectare area.
• Angry villagers have protested at the district headquarters and threaten to boycott the 2027 assembly elections.
• District Magistrate Ashish Bhatgain assures action, citing the need for a central government NOC due to the sanctuary area.