Mayong dumper syndicate allegations have surfaced in Assam’s Morigaon district after a purported phone recording circulated online, raising questions about sand and soil transport in the area.
The recording has triggered claims of an organised system that allegedly regulates dumper movement and collects monthly payments from vehicle owners. The allegations remain unverified, and no official inquiry has established that a syndicate exists.
Viral recording fuels Mayong dumper syndicate claims
According to the allegations, owners of vehicles carrying sand and soil are being asked to pay Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 each month to operate in Mayong. The recording reportedly features a person identified as Sunti Kalita, who allegedly discusses vehicle movement and operating timings with owners.
The recording also contains claims that vehicle owners receive advance information about possible Forest Department raids or seizures. However, the authenticity of the recording and the claims made in it have not been independently established.
The allegations further refer to a toll gate in Mayong. They claim Kalita acts as an intermediary for collecting money and allege that part of the collections reaches Forest Department officials.
Payments and seizures raise questions
The Mayong dumper syndicate allegations also claim that vehicles belonging to owners who refuse the alleged monthly payments face seizure. If proven, such a system could raise serious questions about enforcement and the movement of vehicles carrying sand and soil.
The report said more than 200 dumpers allegedly operate in Mayong each day. Residents have sought answers about who collects the money, where it goes and whether government officials have any role.
However, the reported figure of more than 200 vehicles and the alleged collection mechanism remain claims. The recording alone cannot establish that an organised network operates in the area.
Officials named in allegations
The controversy has also drawn attention to Forest Department officials. The allegations mention Nagaon Divisional Forest Officer Subhash Kadam and Ranger Munni Gogoi.
No available report establishes that either official participated in illegal collections or any alleged syndicate. Their names appear in the allegations surrounding the recording, and any involvement would require verification through an official inquiry.
Earlier Mayong complaints add context
The Mayong dumper syndicate controversy comes months after a separate complaint involving forest officials and a vehicle owner. A June 2026 report by The Sentinel said a trader accused forest personnel of harassing trucks carrying sand from legally approved mining areas.
According to that report, the complainant said the vehicles had paid government royalty and carried valid challans but still faced alleged harassment. The complaint also alleged that some vehicles without proper documents were allowed to pass.
That earlier complaint does not prove the latest allegations. However, it provides context for why questions about enforcement and vehicle movement have resurfaced in Mayong.
Authorities face calls for verification
The latest claims have increased pressure for authorities to establish the facts. An inquiry could examine the recording’s authenticity, vehicle records, permits, royalty payments, seizure records and any evidence of alleged monthly collections.
Investigators could also determine whether any person without official authority has been regulating vehicle movement. If officials were involved, an inquiry would need to establish the nature of that involvement and whether it breached applicable rules.
Meanwhile, the Forest Department’s response to the latest allegations was not available at the time of publication. That leaves several key questions unanswered.
Investigation could settle Mayong dumper syndicate row
The Mayong dumper syndicate controversy currently rests on allegations contained in a viral recording and claims circulating around it. Authorities have yet to publicly establish whether the recording is authentic or whether the alleged payment system exists.
A transparent fact-finding process could clarify the claims and identify any wrongdoing if investigators substantiate them. It could also protect individuals from unverified accusations if the allegations do not stand up to scrutiny.
For now, the focus remains on verifying the recording, tracing any alleged payments and determining how sand and soil dumpers operate in Mayong.
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