Assam's Unyielding Eviction Drive Clears Grazing Lands

The Assam government embarked on an eviction drive to remove encroachments from 82 bighas of village grazing reserve land in Nalbari district on Monday morning, officials confirmed.

Under the watchful eyes of 500 security personnel, the operation started at Bakrikuchi village in the Borkhetry revenue circle, following a Gauhati High Court order mandating the clearance of all VGR lands across the state. During the drive, approximately 300 families began vacating the encroached land without resistance, a move facilitated by cooperation with local authorities.

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed the state's commitment to ongoing eviction efforts, highlighting the administration's dedication to preventing future encroachments. Past drives, including the recent June operation in Goalpara district, underpin the state's resolve to maintain designated grazing areas for their intended agricultural use.

(With inputs from agencies.)