Guwahati, June 14 -- Hundreds of Guwahati citizens formed a human chain on Saturday in Ambari to protest the ongoing tree translocation process for an upcoming flyover project.

The proposed flyover, estimated to cost over Rs 800 crore, will connect Noonmati to the Dighalipukhuri area. Protesters condemned the translocation as "unscientific" and a "breach of public trust."

Participants from all walks of life were seen holding placards emphasizing the critical need to protect the trees and highlighting the severe environmental consequences of their removal.

Some demonstrators sang songs by music maestro Bhupen Hazarika, adding a cultural dimension to the protest.

Tree felling and relocation efforts have become a significant concern for ...