Guwahati, May 6 -- Several civic groups and ethnic organisations in Upper Assam's Jagun have firmly opposed the proposed resettlement of Laika residents in the Tirap Reserved Forest area, cautioning that stronger democratic protests will follow if the plan is implemented.

At a press conference held at Phaneng No. 1 in Jagun, representatives from several organisations, along with local residents from the Tirap-Jagun region, raised concerns over the government's reported plan to resettle Laika residents within the forest area.

The meeting highlighted growing dissatisfaction in the region, with communities stating that they have already borne the impact of earlier rehabilitation initiatives involving displaced groups.

Speakers at the even...