Guwahati, Aug. 1 -- Illegal sand and coal mining continues across several districts of Assam despite repeated interventions by the Supreme Court, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Gauhati High Court, according to a report released by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) spokesperson Reetam Singh on July 31.

The report alleges that illegal mining remains widespread across the state, outlining its environmental, social and economic consequences while highlighting what it describes as persistent gaps in enforcement. Based on judicial records, environmental assessments and media reports, it presents a district-wise account of alleged illegal coal, sand and stone mining activities across Assam. It attributes the continued operation...