Shillong, July 21: A resident of East Jaintia Hills has sought the intervention of the government as her paddy field is facing threat from seepage of dumped coal and rat-hole mining.
Ridiya Dkhar of Moolang village (in picture) met activist Agnes Kharshiing, on Thursday to take up her case with the authorities.
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Dkhar alleged that the seepage of dumped coal from the adjacent area has damaged her land, especially the paddy field.
Moreover, mining activities beneath her land by a coal mine owner is also a threat to farming activities.
She sought compensation from agriculture and mining departments.
