TURA: The Garo Students’ Union (GSU) from Phulbari has urged the West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner to take necessary steps to control influx from Assam into the plain belt of the district.
In a memorandum submitted to the DC on Tuesday, the union informed that influx from Assam is taking place into Rajabala, Old Bhaitbari, New Bhaitbari, Rajpur, Belbari, Gomaijhora, Nagarband and Giningmill under Phulbari and Chibinang, all of which come under the Dadenggre civil sub-division. The union pointed out that the problem is not only affecting the tribal community but the minority community is also raising concern. It urged the deputy commissioner to take immediate measures so that the problem can be solved at the earliest.
