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Gangtok Geolocation Error
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 10 Jul 2026, 02:02 AM
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A Sikkim activist is seeking state intervention to correct a geolocation error that shows Gangtok in Xinjiang. The error has sparked concern among locals.
A geolocation error has been reported that incorrectly shows Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, as being located in Xinjiang. This mistake has been highlighted by a Sikkim activist who is now seeking the state's help to rectify the issue. The error is believed to have occurred due to incorrect mapping data. The activist is pushing for the state to take immediate action to correct the mistake and ensure that Gangtok is correctly represented on maps.