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Assam authorities evict 750 families, demolish mosques in land clearance
Authorities in Assam have removed approximately 750 families from government land in the Alamganj Ninth Block area as part of a widespread eviction drive. The action also resulted in the demolition of several mosques located within the settlement.
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An eviction operation in Assam's Alamganj Ninth Block has displaced 750 families who had allegedly occupied government land and established informal settlements over several years. The clearance drive, conducted by state authorities, resulted in the removal of structures across the area, including the demolition of multiple mosques that served the residents.
The families affected by the eviction had reportedly established their settlements without formal authorization on the government-owned land. The Alamganj Ninth Block area has long been identified as having encroachments on public property, prompting the authorities to initiate the removal operation.
The scale of the eviction has raised concerns among rights advocates regarding the displacement of a large population and the demolition of religious structures. Authorities have not yet announced alternative arrangements or rehabilitation measures for the displaced families.
This eviction marks part of broader efforts by state and local administrations across northeastern India to reclaim government land and regulate unauthorized settlements. The operation underscores ongoing tensions between land regulation policies and the needs of marginal communities in the region.