Overview

• Dhubri eviction ongoing after clearing almost 3,500 bighas, affecting up to 2,000 families; police have deployed baton and lathi charges to quell clashes
• Officials have offered one-time compensation of ₹50,000 to displaced families and earmarked 300 bighas at Baizar Alga for temporary rehabilitation
• Cleared land is designated for a 3,200–3,400 MW thermal power project under Assam Power Distribution Company Limited in partnership with the Adani Group
• Opposition leaders have challenged the evictions in the Gauhati High Court citing stay orders; the BJP contends the drives lawfully protect indigenous land rights
• Authorities plan further eviction operations in Goalpara’s Krishnai Paikan forest reserve to mitigate human-elephant conflict; a similar drive is scheduled in Nagaon’s Dhing area later this week