Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Gaurav Gogoi Seeks PM Probe into Karbi Anglong Quarrying
A politician in Assam wrote to the Prime Minister about companies digging up too much stone from quarries illegally.
They were only allowed a small amount, but took much more, which is bad for the environment and people.
The politician thinks this is part of a bigger problem of illegal mining and wants the government to look into it to stop the quarrying and hold those responsible accountable.
He also mentioned that similar issues related to mining in Assam have not been properly addressed.
Gaurav Gogoi raised concerns about illegal quarrying in Karbi Anglong, Assam, in a letter to the Prime Minister.
Quarry operators allegedly extracted over 80 lakh cubic meters of stone, far exceeding the permitted 3 lakh.
Gogoi warned of environmental damage, risks to communities, and financial losses from the quarrying.
He connected the illegal quarrying to a larger pattern of illegal mining in Assam.
Gogoi requested an independent investigation and accountability for those involved.
- Who
- Gaurav Gogoi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi sought intervention over illegal stone quarrying in Karbi Anglong, Assam.
- When
- Gogoi wrote to the Prime Minister on August 22.
- Where
- Panimura range, Karbi Anglong district, Assam.
- Why
- To investigate alleged illegal quarrying operations, environmental damage, and financial losses.
Allegations of Illegal Quarrying
No Opposition
Illegal Quarrying
Allegations of Illegal Quarrying
Illegal extraction exceeding limits, causing environmental damage and potential risks to communities.
No Opposition
No opposing views mentioned in the provided article.
- Allegation
- Illegal stone quarrying exceeding permitted limits
- Location
- Panimura range, Karbi Anglong district, Assam
- Permitted Extraction
- 3 lakh cubic meters of stone (over 7 years)
- Reported Extraction
- Over 80 lakh cubic meters
- Initiator
- Gaurav Gogoi, Congress MP
