Overview
- Sunday’s fire at the riverine plantation near the Baghmara eco-camp destroyed an estimated 5,000–5,500 saplings and damaged habitat for birds and small animals.
- Project lead Munmuni Payeng alleged miscreants set the blaze and said volunteers reached by boat and fought the flames for hours to contain the spread.
- Forest Department officials and Majuli police have opened investigations, with senior authorities contacting organizers and pledging restoration and stronger protection.
- No human casualties were reported, and preliminary findings indicate deliberate ignition while detailed damage assessment continues.
- Congress leaders cited a suspected sand-mining nexus, demanded cancellation of licences in the area, and called for a judicial inquiry and arrests of those responsible.