Sivasagar, November 9, 2026: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has asked the Assam Government to investigate allegations of illegal soil extraction from the Dikhow River near Nazira in Sivasagar district. The ministry has directed the state authorities to examine the complaint and take necessary action under the law if irregularities are established.
The intervention follows a representation submitted to the Prime Minister by the Amguri Nabanirman Samitee (ANS). The organisation, headed by Diganta Saikia, alleged that unauthorised soil mining had been continuing since 2021 in connection with embankment construction under the Mukhyamantri Mathauri Pakikaran Achani. The projects reportedly cover sections between Sundarpukhuri, Upper Nazira and A.T. Road under the Nazira Territorial Road Division.
ANS also raised allegations of irregularities involving contractors and government officials, claiming that earlier complaints had failed to prompt action. The organisation submitted photographs of flood-damaged embankments to support its concerns over the construction activities.
In a communication to Assam’s Forest and Environment Department, Union ministry official Charan Jeet Singh instructed the authorities to inform the complainant about the inquiry findings and subsequent action. The allegations have yet to be established through an official investigation.
