Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Guwahati eviction drive targets drug abuse and theft
In Guwahati, there has been a lot of theft and drug use near the railway gates.
The police and railway protection team are working together to remove illegal settlements and stop these problems.
Many people, including shop owners and drug addicts, have shared their stories.
Some are sad because they have lost family to drugs, while others are worried about being wrongly evicted.
The police say this is necessary to keep the area safe.
The problem is big, and people hope that with better monitoring and help, the situation will improve.
Growing incidents of theft, robbery, and drug abuse in Guwahati have prompted a joint eviction drive by Panbazar Police and RPF.
The area near Railway Gates 2, 3, and 4 has become a hotspot for illegal settlements and drug peddling.
Residents and shop owners report a rise in petty thefts and drug-related crimes, often involving young addicts.
Authorities are dismantling illegal structures and networks to curb crime and drug abuse.
Residents express concerns about innocent people being evicted and the fear of the problem resurfacing without rehabilitation and consistent enforcement.
- Who
- Panbazar Police, Railway Protection Force (RPF), residents, drug addicts, shop owners
- What
- Joint eviction drive to curb drug abuse and theft
- When
- December 5, ongoing for four consecutive days
- Where
- Railway Gates 2, 3, and 4 in Guwahati
- Why
- To dismantle illegal settlements and networks fueling crime and drug abuse
- Location
- Guwahati, Railway Gates 2, 3, and 4
- Initiators
- Panbazar Police and Railway Protection Force (RPF)
- Duration
- Fourth consecutive day
- Drugs Mentioned
- Dendrite, other drugs costing Rs 1,200–1,300
- Reported Crimes
- Theft, robbery, drug abuse, petty crime
- Resident Concerns
- Fear of relapse, innocent evictions, drug peddling