The Assam government has executed extensive eviction operations across three key districts to reclaim large swathes of land that were under illegal occupation. According to state officials, the recent drives resulted in clearing more than 638 hectares of land that had been unlawfully taken over in protected regions.
Impacted Districts and Affected Families
The anti-encroachment operations were specifically conducted in the districts of Golaghat, Hojai, and Nagaon over the past few days. Authorities confirmed that approximately 1,000 families were evicted from these protected areas during the course of the week-long operations aimed at restoring forest and public lands.
Official Statements and Government Stance
Sharing the outcomes of the crackdown on social media, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the strict posture adopted by the local administration. He stated that the fierce side of the administration fell upon those illegally occupying vast areas of land in Golaghat, Hojai, and Nagaon. Sarma reiterated that the state will continue its dedicated efforts to safeguard the interests of Assam by removing all forms of unlawful occupation.
Continuation of Anti-Encroachment Drives
Eviction campaigns have remained a central component of the state administration's ongoing strategy to protect forested zones and reclaim government property from illegal settlers. Officials maintain that such decisive actions are vital for preserving public resources and maintaining the ecological balance across the state.
