HT Correspondent
SIVASAGAR, Dec 29: Continuing erosion along the southern bank of the Brahmaputra between Desangmukh and Dikhowmukh has triggered concern among residents of riverine villages in Sivasagar district, with fears growing over the safety of two historic pilgrimage sites — Deoghar Ramkha Pith and Ajan Peer Durgah.
Locals said the erosion has been intensifying in recent days, posing a serious threat to Ramkha Pith at Deogharia on the western bank of the Dikhow river and Ajan Peer Durgah located on the eastern side.
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The sites are regarded as important centres of religious and cultural significance in the region.
Residents of Aphala, Saraipora, Alimur, Saraguri, Dikhowmukh and Rupohimukh expressed anxiety over the situation, stating that despite repeated assurances, no concrete long-term measures have been implemented to address the erosion problem.
They alleged that the local MLA Akhil Gogoi and government officials have on several occasions promised a comprehensive and composite plan to arrest erosion in the area, but the proposed measures are yet to materialise.
With the river continuing to eat into the banks, villagers urged the authorities to take immediate steps to protect both the affected settlements and the historic religious sites from further damage.
