Assam Tea Tribal Students’ Association has launched an indefinite road blockade at Bihubar Augurijan under the Nazira circle in Assam, protesting alleged illegal stone quarrying activities inside the Bihubar Augurijan Tea Garden. The protest, led by ATSA’s Nazira branch, began with demands for immediate eviction drives and a complete halt to ongoing stone extraction operations in the tea garden area. The organisation has also submitted a memorandum to local authorities highlighting its concerns and demands.
According to ATSA, large-scale illegal stone quarrying is allegedly taking place in the disputed Assam–Nagaland border region, particularly within the tea garden area. The association alleged that some businessmen, along with suspected stone mafias, have been carrying out quarrying activities after clearing tea plants from the land. The student body further claimed that armed miscreants from across the border had earlier opposed the setting up of a Border Outpost in the area, forcing the Assam administration to retreat and leading to fresh territorial claims over the land.
ATSA alleged that despite repeated complaints, authorities have failed to take effective action against those involved in the alleged illegal operations.
