Goalpara Eviction Drive Details
Local authorities in the Goalpara district of Assam recently executed a major clearance operation targeting unauthorized land occupation across multiple rural settlements. The government initiative focused on reclaiming government and agricultural land that was reportedly occupied without legal authorization.
Villages Impacted by the Operation
The coordinated district administration action took place across five specific revenue villages situated within the Matia Revenue Circle. The affected locations included Harimura, Bhojmala Tengabari, Paschim Bhelakhamar, Kharija Manikpur, and Jotsarwadi.
Timing and Deployment of Machinery
The clearance activities commenced early in the morning, starting at approximately 8 am. To ensure the rapid removal of structures and the clearing of the designated plots, authorities deployed significant heavy machinery, utilizing around ten excavators on site.
Scale of the Displacement
As a direct result of the anti-encroachment measures implemented across the five designated villages, a total of 73 families were displaced from their settlements. The primary objective stated by the administration was the recovery of agricultural land within the jurisdiction of the Matia Revenue Circle.
