Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Eviction Drive Affects 600 Families in Karbi Anglong
In Karbi Anglong, Assam, a big eviction happened on January 20.
Over 600 families who lived there for many years had to leave.
The government took back the land, which included houses, mosques, a church, and a market.
Police and officials were there to make sure it happened.
Some people think it's good because the government needs the land, but others are sad and want help to find a new place to live.
The eviction is part of a bigger plan to take back land that was being used without permission.
Eviction drive in Bakaliaghat, Karbi Anglong, Assam affected over 600 families.
The drive covered 2,159 houses, three mosques, one church, a local market, and several business establishments.
Authorities including the forest department, circle office, revenue department, and police supervised the operation.
The eviction is part of the state government's broader drive to reclaim encroached government land, particularly grazing reserves.
Reactions among local residents were mixed, with some supporting the eviction and others demanding rehabilitation.
- Who
- Over 600 families in Bakaliaghat, Karbi Anglong, Assam
- What
- Eviction drive on Village Grazing Reserve (VGR) and Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR) land
- When
- Began on January 20, expected to continue
- Where
- Bakaliaghat, Karbi Anglong, Assam
- Why
- To reclaim encroached government land, particularly grazing reserves, as per state government directives
- Location
- Bakaliaghat, Karbi Anglong, Assam
- Number of Families Affected
- Over 600
- Area Cleared
- 350 bighas
- Structures Demolished
- 2,159 houses, 3 mosques, 1 church, 1 market, several business establishments
- Authorities Involved
- Forest department, circle office, revenue department, Mondal office, police
- Duration
- Began January 20, expected to continue