Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Assam Evicts 100 Families in Nagaon
The Assam government recently evicted about 100 families from a piece of government land in the Nagaon district.
These families had been living on the 38 bighas (around 13 acres) of land since the 1990s.
Most of the families left after receiving notices, and the remaining were evicted on December 5.
The government plans to continue these eviction drives in other areas of the district.
Since 2021, the government has been conducting such evictions, primarily affecting Bengali-speaking Muslims.
The term 'Miya,' originally a pejorative for Bengali-speaking Muslims, has been reclaimed by activists from the community.
About 100 families were evicted from 38 bighas (nearly 13 acres) of government land in Bhakatgaon, Samaguri, Nagaon district, Assam.
The eviction drive was carried out on December 5, 2023, with most families leaving after receiving notices 15 days prior.
The Assam government plans to continue eviction drives in other areas of Nagaon district, including Salanibari, Ahom Gaon, and Tuktuki.
Since 2021, the government has conducted several evictions, primarily affecting Bengali-speaking Muslims.
The term 'Miya,' a pejorative for Bengali-speaking Muslims, has been reclaimed by activists from the community.
- Who
- Assam government
- What
- Eviction of 100 families from government land
- When
- December 5, 2023
- Where
- Bhakatgaon, Samaguri, Nagaon district, Assam
- Why
- To clear alleged encroachments on government land
- Location
- Bhakatgaon, Samaguri, Nagaon district, Assam
- Number of Families Displaced
- 100
- Land Area
- 38 bighas (nearly 13 acres)
- Date of Eviction
- December 5, 2023
- Future Eviction Sites
- Salanibari, Ahom Gaon, Tuktuki, Roumari Beach, Mairadhwaj, Bechamari, Shalmabari, Akharbari Gelekni Beach