The organisation submitted a memorandum seeking immediate action against alleged excavation and blasting activities, citing environmental and public health concerns
Guwahti: Bir Lachit Sena has urged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to intervene and stop alleged hill excavation and blasting activities at Sonaikuchi in Jagiroad.
The organisation submitted a memorandum through the Jagiroad Sub-District Commissioner on August 11. The memorandum was signed by Jagiroad Regional Committee president Arup Bora and chief secretary Bhaben Gogoi.
According to Bir Lachit Sena, unrestricted excavation and blasting are allegedly being carried out in Sonaikuchi under the Nagaon Forest Division. The organisation expressed concern over the environmental impact of such activities and their possible effects on public health.
The group also urged the state government not to grant permission for hill excavation or blasting in the greater Jagiroad area to protect the region’s ecological balance.
Speaking to the media, district committee chief secretary Dipmoni Hira demanded legal action against individuals allegedly involved in blasting activities in violation of existing rules.
The delegation that submitted the memorandum included district committee president Hitesh Deka, organisational secretary Lakhi Dutta, publicity secretary Pran Bhushan and district executive member Bikashdeep Deka.
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