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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.