Illegal Sand, Stone Mining in Sankosh River Triggers Public Outrage

Widespread illegal sand and stone extraction from the Sankosh River near the Assam-West Bengal border has angered locals in Kokrajhar’s Gossaigaon sub-division. Businessmen using heavy machinery, allegedly with support from forest officials, are transporting materials without paying forest revenue. The illegal trade spans areas like Simultapu and Majadabri, with no strong action yet from the forest department, despite public protests.