Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Assam Reclaims 87 Acres from Encroachers
The Assam government took back 87.45 acres of land in the Biswanath district that people were using illegally.
The Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, shared a video of the bulldozers removing the illegal structures.
The land was meant for animals to graze, and the government had warned the people living there to leave.
Some people tried to stop the eviction, but the police made sure everything went smoothly.
The government says they did this to protect the land and the culture of Assam.
Three leaders who were trying to cause trouble were arrested.
Assam government reclaimed 87.45 acres of grazing land in Biswanath district.
Eviction drive conducted on 28th December 2025, targeting 367 households.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a video of the eviction on social media.
Three leaders of the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AMSU) were arrested for allegedly inciting tension.
The operation involved 17 bulldozers, 20 excavators, and a massive police deployment.
- Who
- Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Reclaimed 87.45 acres of grazing land from illegal encroachers
- When
- 28th December 2025
- Where
- Biswanath district, Assam
- Why
- To free up land intended for animal grazing and protect Assam's culture and demography
- Land Reclaimed
- 87.45 acres (265 bighas)
- Location
- Biswanath district, Assam
- Date of Eviction
- 28th December 2025
- Number of Households Evicted
- 367
- Equipment Used
- 17 bulldozers, 20 excavators
- Arrested Individuals
- Three AMSU leaders
Sources
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