Marak said that a committee led by him has apprised the Centre about the issue while also submitting a detailed report on rampant illegal coal mining in the state.

In a startling revelation, Meghalaya BJP Vice President and Tura MDC Bernard N Marak has alleged that illegal uranium extraction is taking place in parts of the Garo Hills region.

Marak said that a committee led by him has apprised the Centre about the issue while also submitting a detailed report on rampant illegal coal mining in the state.

He said that the fact-finding committee, constituted to investigate the coal mining issue, reportedly stumbled upon evidence suggesting unlawful uranium activities during its inquiry.

Speaking exclusively to Northeast Live, Marak said, “Last year, while visiting several coal mines, I fou

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