India, Feb. 7 -- Illegal coal mining in Assam's Tipam Hills

The Gauhati High Court on February 4, 2025, directed the Assam government as well as concerned authorities to monitor and supervise the Tipam Hills area so that illegal mining by coal smugglers can be prevented.

The HC also directed protection of monuments belonging to the Ahom Dynasty in Assam.

A PIL was registered suo motu by the HC taking into consideration a newspaper report dated April 5, 2018. The report noted that illegal activities were being carried out by coal smugglers in the Tipam Hills area under the Digboi subdivision, resulting in the destruction of the historic area.

After issuance of notice to the state and other respondents, several compliance reports have b...