South Garo Hills Groups Protest Coal Mining, Warn of Uranium Risk

Pressure groups in Chokpot, South Garo Hills, including GSU and AHAM, have opposed coal mining at Paromgre, citing environmental damage to rivers, forests, and wildlife near Nokrek Biosphere Reserve. They also raised concerns over possible uranium extraction, warning of long-term health and ecological risks. The groups urged the government to halt mining and take strict action, threatening peaceful protests and legal measures if ignored.