Sarma Inspects Uriamghat Eviction as Assam Moves to Reclaim 1.5 Lakh Bighas
Rigorous legal checks backed by inter-state data exchanges aim to validate encroachers’ claims before enforcement
Overview
- More than 70% of settlers have vacated Uriamghat land voluntarily ahead of formal eviction proceedings.
- Names, addresses and other personal details are being shared with Bihar and West Bengal officials to verify residency claims.
- Two alleged masterminds behind the land grabs have been arrested as part of the crackdown.
- Nagaland authorities agreed to prevent evicted individuals from entering their state after clearance operations.
- The operation remains on track to fulfill its target of clearing 1.5 lakh bighas of encroached land under court orders.