Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Assam Govt. Notified by High Court Over Teen's Death Post-Eviction
A 19-year-old boy named Hafizur Rahman died after his family was evicted from their home in Assam.
His father believes the harsh conditions his family lived in at a temporary camp after the eviction led to his son getting sick and dying.
The family was living in a makeshift camp without basic necessities like clean water, food, or proper shelter after their home was demolished.
They were not allowed to take their belongings during the eviction.
Now, the father has asked the High Court for money to help his family, an investigation into how the eviction was done, and a plan to provide them with a permanent home and support.
The High Court has asked the Assam government to explain their side.
A 19-year-old, Hafizur Rahman, died after his family was evicted during a demolition drive in Assam's Goalpara district.
The father alleges his son's death on August 1 was caused by 'inhuman conditions' at a makeshift camp following the June 16 eviction.
The eviction affected over 600 families in the Hasila Beel wetland area, with no arrangements for rehabilitation or temporary shelter.
The family claims they lived in deplorable conditions without water, food, sanitation, or medical facilities.
The Gauhati High Court has issued a notice to the Assam government seeking a response to the allegations.
- Who
- Aynal Hoque (father of the deceased), Hafizur Rahman (deceased 19-year-old), Assam government
- What
- High Court issues notice to the Assam government regarding the death of a 19-year-old allegedly due to conditions following an eviction drive.
- When
- Eviction on June 16, death on August 1, High Court notice issued on November 14.
- Where
- Hasila Beel wetland area, Goalpara district, Assam.
- Why
- The father alleges his son died due to 'inhuman conditions' at a makeshift camp after eviction, and is seeking compensation, judicial inquiry, and rehabilitation.
Family's Stance
Government's Stance
Cause of Death
Family's Stance
The 19-year-old's death was a direct result of 'inhuman conditions,' including exposure to heat, dehydration, and malnutrition, at a makeshift camp following eviction.
Government's Stance
Not explicitly stated in the provided article, but the High Court has asked the government to respond.
Eviction Process
Family's Stance
The eviction was carried out without due process, and families were not allowed to collect belongings.
Government's Stance
Not explicitly stated in the provided article.
Living Conditions Post-Eviction
Family's Stance
Families were forced into makeshift shelters with no access to safe drinking water, adequate food, sanitation, or medical facilities, especially during the monsoon.
Government's Stance
Not explicitly stated in the provided article.
Rehabilitation
Family's Stance
No arrangements for rehabilitation or temporary shelter were made by authorities.
Government's Stance
Not explicitly stated in the provided article.
- Deceased Name
- Hafizur Rahman
- Age
- 19
- Father's Name
- Aynal Hoque
- Eviction Date
- June 16
- Death Date
- August 1
- Affected Families
- Over 600
- Location
- Hasila Beel wetland area, Goalpara district, Assam
- Court Notice Date
- November 14