Digital Desk: The historic Rupahi Pathar is facing a severe environmental crisis due to a crude oil spill from an ONGC pipeline, which has spread across a significant portion of the once-pristine fields.
This alarming incident has contaminated crucial habitats for migratory birds, raising ecological concerns.
Furthermore, extensive agricultural land has been severely damaged, leaving the local farming community deeply worried about their livelihoods.
The spill also threatens the Sankari cultural heritage project of Rupahi Pathar, a vital initiative for preserving the region's cultural identity.
It is suspected that the leak originated from the pipeline connecting Rudrasagar oil field's Mathadang No. 2 GGS to the Geleki CTF.
Shockingly, even after two days, the GGS authorities have failed to visit the site or take necessary action, and the administration has yet to implement concrete measures to address the situation.
Frustrated and angered by the inaction, local residents have expressed their outrage, warning of protest against ONGC for the environmental and economic damage caused by the spill.
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