Earth cutting on NH 415 near Police Headquarter, Gohpur, Itanagar. The earth cutting has blocked a drain causing mudslide leading to destruction of national highway. Though the district administration often issues notice banning earth cutting along national highway but it appears that there has been no action initiated against the defaulters. Though the capital denizens complaints a lot about bad road but going by the trend, citizens contribute significantly towards destruction of road by indulging in illegal activities near the road side. Illegal earth cutting is one of the main reasons for destruction of road in capital region.