Archive · 27 Sep 2025
PWD Denies Recent Tree Cutting at Dighalipukhuri Amid Protests
Some people were upset because they thought trees were being cut down at Dighalipukhuri, a place in Guwahati.
They protested because they care about the trees.
The government said that the pictures people were sharing were old and no trees had been cut recently.
The police got involved, and some people were taken away.
People feel strongly about protecting the trees because they are important to the city.
A court is also looking at the situation.
PWD denies recent tree cutting at Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati.
Activists and residents protested, alleging tree trimming.
Journalist Mahesh Deka was detained during the protest.
The government previously realigned a flyover to protect trees.
The Gauhati High Court is monitoring the issue.
- Who
- PWD, activists, residents and police were involved.
- What
- PWD denied recent tree trimming allegations at Dighalipukhuri amid protests.
- When
- The incident occurred on September 26.
- Where
- Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati.
- Why
- Protests arose over claims of tree trimming in the area.
Activists and Residents
PWD
Tree Trimming
Activists and Residents
Accused authorities of insensitivity towards ecological heritage and alleged tree trimming.
PWD
Denied recent tree cutting and stated the circulated videos were old.
- Location
- Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati
- Date of Incident
- September 26
- Involved Parties
- PWD, Activists, Residents, Police
- Incident
- Allegations of tree trimming
- Detained
- Journalist Mahesh Deka and others
- Judicial Scrutiny
- Gauhati High Court monitoring the matter