Nagaon, Jan 2: A major eviction drive launched by the Doboka administration on January 2 in the Jamunamukh Maudanga Reserved Forest area of Assam’s Nagaon district triggered political resistance, with All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) leader Bilal Uddin attempting to obstruct the operation.
The eviction exercise aims to reclaim nearly 6,000 bighas of reserved forest land that officials say has been illegally occupied over the years. According to the district administration, around 1,250 families are affected by the drive, which is part of a broader effort to protect forest land and enforce existing government regulations.
Tensions escalated as police and district officials moved in to clear the encroachments, with protests and objections raised by the AIUDF leader and sections of local residents. Heavy police deployment was made in the area to maintain law and order during the operation.
Administrative officials said the situation is being closely monitored and adequate measures have been put in place to prevent any untoward incidents. They reiterated that the eviction drive is being carried out strictly in accordance with legal provisions and is aimed at safeguarding reserved forest land.
