Doomdooma: Makum MLA Sanjoy Kishan has sought Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma‘s intervention over an oil leakage incident at Maguri-Motapung Beel in Assam’s Tinsukia district, requesting measures to contain the leakage, assess the damage and restore the affected wetland.
In a statement on Thursday, Kishan said the leakage posed a threat to the wetland’s environment, biodiversity and ecosystem.
He described Maguri-Motapung Beel as a habitat for resident and migratory birds and a tourist destination in Assam.
Kishan said he had met the Chief Minister at his residence and submitted a written representation seeking immediate action to contain the leakage, assess the damage and take steps to restore and conserve biodiversity and natural habitats.
According to the MLA, Sarma assured him that necessary steps would be taken.
Maguri-Motapung Beel is located near Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and supports aquatic life as well as resident and migratory birds. The wetland is also visited by birdwatchers and tourists.