Introduction
The Assam Coal and Supari Syndicate is one of the most organized illegal operations deeply rooted in Assam’s economy. Behind the scenes, this syndicate operates with the full protection of certain police officials and political leaders. While the public is distracted with religious slogans and political rallies, a parallel economy fueled by coal smuggling from Meghalaya and illegal supari trade flourishes in broad daylight.
“The Assam Coal and Supari Syndicate has been running for decades, affecting the state’s economy and governance.”
“Despite tall claims of law and order, the Assam Coal and Supari Syndicate continues to move illegal trucks under police escort from one outpost to another.”
“Most people in Assam are unaware that the Assam Coal and Supari Syndicate funds political campaigns, while they are made to believe that outsiders are the problem.”
“If anyone dares to challenge the Assam Coal and Supari Syndicate, they are either framed, arrested, or face staged encounters.”
“The deep nexus behind the Assam Coal and Supari Syndicate involves businessmen, political agents, police officers, and district-level authorities.”
Origin of the Syndicates
The roots of the coal syndicate date back decades, mainly from the Margherita, Ledo, Tikak, Dihing Patkai coal belt in Upper Assam and across the Meghalaya border. Originally small-scale, it expanded into a massive organized crime network involving illegal mining, tax evasion, and smuggling.
Similarly, the supari (areca nut) syndicate started from the cross-border trade with Myanmar via Manipur and Nagaland into Assam, turning into a multi-crore illegal racket.
How The Syndicate Operates: A Protected Crime Network
🔸 Police Escort for Coal Trucks
Reports confirm that coal trucks from Meghalaya into Assam are openly guarded by police vehicles. From one outpost to the next, coal trucks move freely under the protection of uniformed officials who are supposed to prevent this crime.
🔸 Commission Chain: The Rate Card
- Per truck: ₹40000 to ₹80,000 for coal, ₹20,000 to ₹40,000 for supari.
- Money flows from:
👉 Checkpost Police → Outpost Officer → Circle Inspector → SP → DC → Political Agent → MLA/MP/Minister. - Each stakeholder gets a fixed share depending on position.
🔸 No Truck Moves Without Payment
- If anyone tries to bypass the system, trucks are seized, fake cases are filed, or drivers are arrested.
- In extreme cases, fake “encounters” are staged, or people mysteriously disappear.
The Hypocrisy of Assam’s Politics
⚠️ Using Religion to Hide Crime
- Political parties, especially the BJP in Assam, publicly oppose Muslims, often calling them illegal migrants and criminals.
- But in reality, these syndicates are run majorly through Muslim handlers, who serve as the face of illegal operations.
- If caught, it’s easy for leaders to blame the minority and maintain a clean image.
⚠️ Why Assamese People Are Kept Poor on Purpose
- Politicians ensure that local Assamese youth remain jobless, busy chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram”, attending rallies, or doing political footwork.
- Meanwhile, business is handed over to non-Assamese communities:
- Marwaris, Punjabis, Bengalis, and Biharis handle legal businesses.
- Illegal syndicates are controlled via Muslim agents.
- The idea is simple — if locals get rich, who will join political rallies, shout slogans, or become their blind supporters?
How the Commission is Divided
| Position | Share per Truck |
|---|---|
| Checkpost Police | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 |
| Outpost Officer | ₹5,000 – ₹10,000 |
| Circle Inspector | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 |
| SP & DC | ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 |
| Political Leaders | ₹50,000+ (monthly cut per area) |
This is per truck! Imagine hundreds of trucks every day.
“According to a report by The Times of India, illegal coal transportation in Assam remains under scrutiny. (Source)”
Common People Don’t Know Who Their Real Enemy Is
While the masses fight over religion, caste, and community issues, the real criminals — their own political leaders — are quietly earning crores every month.
- Every slogan, every protest, every communal tension is a distraction.
- Behind every crime, whether it’s coal smuggling, drug mafia, or supari syndicate — it’s politicians, police, and bureaucrats sharing the profits.
Recent Reports & Incidents
- In 2023, multiple trucks carrying coal from Meghalaya were found moving with police escort vehicles, caught on video but no action was taken.
- A transporter challenging the syndicate in Karbi Anglong was killed in a staged encounter.
- Honest officers transferred or silenced. Some threatened with life or fake corruption charges.
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Impact on Assam’s Economy and Society
- State loses revenue of ₹500 to ₹700 crores every year.
- Legitimate businesses suffer.
- Crime rates rise — smuggling, drugs, arms, human trafficking flourish under the same network.
- Common people remain poor, jobless, and dependent on political handouts or rally payments.
Conclusion: When Will Assam Wake Up?
Until the people of Assam recognize the truth behind the Assam Coal and Supari Syndicate, the exploitation will continue. It’s time to expose the real faces behind this network of corruption.”
It’s time to ask:
👉 Who really runs the mafia?
👉 Why are politicians protecting them?
👉 When will Assam’s people wake up to this truth?