Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Assam Eviction Drive Displaces Families, Clears Forest Land
The Assam government removed people from a forest area in Golaghat, displacing many families.
The government says it's removing encroachers from protected land, but some of the people had houses built with government help.
The Chief Minister says the government targets people from Bangladesh, but not indigenous people.
Eviction drive in Golaghat district of Assam concludes its first phase.
Around 1,500 families, mostly Muslim, displaced during the eviction.
The operation cleared approximately 8,900 bighas of protected forest land.
Eviction notices have been issued to 205 households in a separate area.
Chief Minister Sarma clarifies government's stance on land occupation.
- Who
- Assam government, affected families, and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- What
- First phase of eviction drive in Golaghat, Assam.
- When
- Concluded on Wednesday, August 2.
- Where
- Rengma Reserve Forest in Uriamghat, Golaghat district, Assam.
- Why
- To clear alleged encroachments from forest land and to remove suspected foreigners.
Government's Perspective
Affected Families' Perspective
Land Occupation
Government's Perspective
Focus on removing those from Bangladesh, not indigenous people.
Affected Families' Perspective
Eviction drive impacting a large number of families, many of whom are Muslim.
- Land Cleared
- Approximately 8,900 bighas
- Structures Dismantled
- Over 4,000 unauthorized structures
- Families Displaced
- Around 1,500
- Target of Eviction
- Encroachments by suspected foreigners
- Government Official
- Himanta Biswa Sarma (Assam CM)
Sources
Rengma Nagas welcome eviction, urges Assam to safeguard indigenous land rights
Assam: Eviction to clear encroachments on 1,500 hectares of forest land underway for 5th day
Assam Forest Evictions Enter Day 5: 1,500 Hectares Under Clearance
Occupation of public land by indigenous people not encroachment: Himanta