HYC demands KHADC action against Kolkata firm

Alleged illegal drilling for uranium at Laiseng Sohsarat village
SHILLONG: The Mawlong unit of the HYC has urged the KHADC to take action against Kolkata based firm, Maheswari Mining Private Limited (MMPL) for allegedly drilling for uranium at Laiseng Sohsarat village without the knowledge of the local dorbar.
Laiseng Sohsarat village is located 20 kms away from Sohra.
Addressing newsmen here on Saturday, HYC Mawlong unit president, Rangdajied Khyne said the firm has drilled over 700 metres, which is way beyond the permissible limit of 150 metres, without seeking the consent of the village dorbar.
He further informed that as per the letter dated Mar 6, 2014, the NOC for conducting field works and evaluation of limestone in Laiseng area was issued to the Director of Head Mission-II, Geological Survey of India N.E.R (GSI) by (late) TK Iangrai who was the Sordar of Hima Mawlong.
“Even the NOC was for evaluation of the limestone, but the firm conducted uranium drilling which is highly illegal,” the HYC Mawlong Unit president alleged.
He further claimed that the unscientific exploration for uranium which has left an exposed drilled hole has badly affected the people of the area who are suffering from various kinds of diseases.
He also said that the acting Sordar of Laiseng Sohsarat, S Laloo, who came to know of the matter recently, has cancelled the NOC given to the company.
“We urge the KHADC to take immediate action to stop the illegal operation of the firm,” Khyne added.