Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Citizens demand eviction over alleged illegal settlements in Bongaigaon
In Bongaigaon, some people are upset because they say others are taking land that doesn't belong to them.
A man named Hazrat Ali tried to change the path of a river to take some land, but people stopped him.
The locals say many people have built houses on land that belongs to the government or railways.
They think these people might not be from India and might have fake papers.
The locals want the police to check everyone's papers and remove those who don't belong there.
Citizens complained about land encroachment near the New Bongaigaon crematorium and railway station.
Hazrat Ali allegedly tried to divert the river Tunia to illegally occupy land.
Locals allege that illegal settlers have built houses on government and railway land.
Residents claim the area has become a hub for anti-social and anti-national elements.
Citizens demand an eviction drive and verification of settlers' documents.
- Who
- Citizens of Bongaigaon and alleged illegal settlers
- What
- Alleged illegal land encroachment and settlement by migrants
- When
- January 6, 2024 (complaint lodged)
- Where
- Bongaigaon, near New Bongaigaon crematorium and railway station
- Why
- Citizens allege illegal occupation of land and presence of anti-social elements
- Location
- Bongaigaon, near New Bongaigaon crematorium
- Main Accused
- Hazrat Ali (locally known as 'Maulana')
- Alleged Activity
- Attempting to divert river Tunia to encroach land
- Alleged Encroachments
- Land belonging to railways, government, rivers, paddy fields
- Citizens' Demand
- Eviction drive and verification of settlers' documents