Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Army Deployed in Dhubri Amidst Communal Tensions and Evictions
Special forces have been sent to a district in India because of trouble between different groups of people and some evictions.
This follows problems in June where people were fighting.
The special forces are there to keep the peace and help with security on the border.
The government is worried about secret groups that might be trying to cause more problems.
A lot of people have been arrested because of the earlier problems.
The special forces are trained for special missions, like raids and stopping attackers.
23 Para Special Forces deployed in Dhubri district due to communal tensions and evictions.
Deployment follows tensions in June; permanent army camp planned.
Forces will be based in Bilasipara, with focus on internal and border security.
Concerns over infiltration, cross-border movement, and potential destabilization.
150 arrests and 11 detentions followed June's communal tensions.
- Who
- 23 Para Special Forces and Dhubri district administration.
- What
- Deployment of 23 Para Special Forces
- When
- Following recent communal tensions in June.
- Where
- Dhubri district, Assam, India.
- Why
- Due to communal tensions, evictions, and potential security threats.
- Military Unit
- 23 Para Special Forces
- Location
- Dhubri District, Assam
- Deployment Reason
- Communal tensions, evictions
- Base of Operations
- Bilasipara
- Trained in
- Airborne assault, raids, anti-hijacking operations
- Arrests following tensions
- Approximately 150