Doomdooma, Nov. 12 -- Makum MLA Sanjoy Kishan has sought Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's intervention over an oil leakage incident at Maguri-Motapung Beel in Assam's Tinsukia district, requesting measures to contain the leakage, assess the damage and restore the affected wetland.

In a statement on Thursday, Kishan said the leakage posed a threat to the wetland's environment, biodiversity and ecosystem.

He described Maguri-Motapung Beel as a habitat for resident and migratory birds and a tourist destination in Assam.

Kishan said he had met the Chief Minister at his residence and submitted a written representation seeking immediate action to contain the leakage, assess the damage and take steps to restore and conserve biodiversity a...