Doomdooma, Oct. 26 -- A garbage dumping site along the Doomdooma bypass in Assam's Tinsukia district has raised concerns over possible contamination of the nearby Dibru Xuti, a channel of Dibru river and the impact on surrounding wetlands, grasslands and wildlife.

The site falls under the Doomdooma Forest Division and is located near Sitlapatti. Residents fear that rainwater could carry waste from the roadside dump into the river, threatening aquatic life and the surrounding ecosystem.

Arjun Barua, a retired teacher and senior citizen from Doomdooma, alleged that the Doomdooma Municipal Board was responsible for dumping the garbage at the site.

"The garbage is being thrown there by the Doomdooma Municipal Board. I have noticed that it ...