Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Eviction Drives Planned in Assam: Families Displaced, Land to be Cleared
The government is removing people who are living on land illegally in the Golaghat and Dakshin Nambor areas.
In Golaghat, many families are quickly packing up and leaving before the government arrives.
In Dakshin Nambor, the government has already knocked down about 400 homes.
Some people are upset because they have lost their homes.
The government says this is happening because people are living on the land without permission.
The government plans to take over these areas.
Eviction drive planned for August 8 in Negheribill, Golaghat, affecting 205 families.
Approximately 300 bighas of encroached land are set to be cleared in Negheribill.
Around 80% of Negheribill residents have begun relocating following the eviction announcement.
An eviction drive in Dakshin Nambor resulted in demolition of approximately 400 homes.
Some families in Dakshin Nambor had established civic and political connections in the area.
- Who
- District administration, Forest Department, residents, Assam government.
- What
- Eviction drives in Golaghat and Dakshin Nambor to remove illegal settlements.
- When
- Eviction in Negheribill scheduled for August 8th. Dakshin Nambor eviction occurred on Sunday.
- Where
- Negheribill (Golaghat), Dakshin Nambor, Assam.
- Why
- To remove illegal settlements and reclaim encroached land.
Displaced Residents
Government & Administration
Impact of Eviction
Displaced Residents
Loss of homes, livelihoods, and community due to eviction.
Government & Administration
Eviction is necessary to remove illegal settlements and reclaim land.
Eviction Process
Displaced Residents
Concerns about the speed and manner of evictions, with reports of inadequate notice.
Government & Administration
Evictions are conducted in accordance with legal procedures, with repeated notices.
- Location
- Golaghat & Dakshin Nambor, Assam
- Eviction Date (Negheribill)
- August 8
- Approx. Land to be Cleared
- 300 bighas (Negheribill)
- Families Affected (Negheribill)
- 205
- Homes Demolished (Dakshin Nambor)
- 400