Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Land Grab Fears Mount in Assam-Nagaland Border Post-Eviction
Some people are trying to take over land in the Rengma Forest Reserve after a big eviction of people who were living there illegally.
They put up signs saying the land belongs to them.
The local government is working with the police to take down these signs and buildings.
People are worried that these land grabs will keep happening.
There have been some problems along the border between Assam and Nagaland.
The government of Assam says it is working well with the government of Nagaland to keep the peace.
A new eviction phase is planned to happen soon to get rid of the remaining illegal land claims.
Tensions rose in Uriamghat's Rengma Forest Reserve following reports of vandalism and encroachment.
Markers with "Ruchan village jurisdiction Wokha (Lotha)" were found, suggesting land-grab attempts.
Authorities removed signs and demolished makeshift structures; locals accuse Nagaland settlers.
The second phase of the eviction drive is scheduled to begin on August 18.
The Assam government stated cooperation with Nagaland despite the tensions.
- Who
- Local groups, Assam authorities, and alleged Naga settlers.
- What
- Increased tensions and alleged land grab attempts following an eviction drive in the Assam-Nagaland border region.
- When
- Tensions escalated on Thursday, August 14.
- Where
- Uriamghat's Rengma Forest Reserve on the Assam-Nagaland border.
- Why
- Due to concerns over post-eviction land grabbing after the first phase of eviction drive.
Assam Locals
Nagaland Settlers
Land Claims
Assam Locals
Accuse Naga settlers of attempting to grab land.
Nagaland Settlers
The government has stated full cooperation with Nagaland
- Location
- Uriamghat, Assam-Nagaland border
- Event
- Land encroachment and vandalism
- Involved Parties
- Assam and Nagaland administrations, local groups, settlers
- Eviction Phase 1
- 8,900 bighas of encroached forest land reclaimed on August 2
- Eviction Phase 2
- Scheduled for August 18