British Vlogger’s Video Triggers Government Crackdown on Hunza’s Luxus Resort

A video by British travel vlogger George Buckley alleged that Luxus Resort on Attabad Lake was dumping untreated sewage, showing brownish water mixing with the lake’s turquoise hue and reporting a foul smell. The clip went viral—amassing over a million views—prompting Gilgit‑Baltistan authorities to seal part of the resort and impose a Rs 1.5 million fine for environmental violations  . The resort refutes the claims, attributing the discoloration to natural sediment-laden streams, while officials have ordered immediate sewage system upgrades and a full inspection