Illegal Tourist Lodges and Loud Events Spark Unrest in Kaziranga

Unregulated tourist lodges in the Kaziranga region have triggered protests by local residents over environmental damage and noise pollution. Several luxury lodges allegedly hosted multi-crore weddings with loud music and fireworks, disrupting students during ongoing examinations, wildlife, and tourists seeking a peaceful stay.

Locals claimed police inaction despite complaints, forcing residents to protest themselves. Tourists have also expressed dissatisfaction over late-night disturbances. With no clear guidelines from the district administration to regulate tourist lodges, citizens warned that unchecked violations could create serious problems for Kaziranga in the future.