A major eviction exercise was carried out in Assam’s East Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday as authorities moved to clear encroachments from 350 bighas of government land reserved for irrigation in the Bakulia area. The operation has impacted more than 2,000 families living in over 750 structures built on the disputed land.
The eviction began in the early hours of the morning and has so far remained peaceful, officials said. Many residents had already vacated the area after receiving eviction notices well in advance, which helped ensure that the drive progressed in an orderly manner without confrontation.
The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) is leading the operation as part of its effort to reclaim public land that had gradually been encroached upon over the years. Authorities noted that a considerable number of settlers dismantled their homes and cleared their occupied plots voluntarily before the scheduled action.
To prevent any disruption, more than 500 police personnel were deployed at the site. Security forces drawn from both Karbi Anglong and East Karbi Anglong districts were stationed across the area, with the Superintendent of Police personally overseeing the situation to maintain law and order.
District officials reiterated that prior notices had been served to residents, giving them sufficient time to prepare for relocation. They credited the cooperation of affected families for the smooth conduct of the drive.
The eviction is being described as one of the largest land reclamation efforts undertaken by the district administration in recent years, reflecting continued attempts to recover government land earmarked for public and developmental purposes.
