The Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) on Wednesday accused the state government of being involved in the alleged coal syndicate and demanded a CBI inquiry.
“Police officers and cabinet ministers are helping those involved with coal syndicates. The BJP-government came to power by promising zero-tolerance against corruption but after coming to power, its leaders are getting involved in the coal syndicate. The Tinsukia administration is aiding and abetting the coal mafia, which is destroying pristine jungles along the Arunachal Pradesh border through illegal coal mining. They have been plundering the 11 reserve forests and Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary in Tinsukia district. Hundreds of rat-hole mines have sprung up,” alleged KMSS adviser Akhil Gogoi.
