Guwahati, Aug. 22 -- A viral video capturing two men hanging onto the bucket of an earthmover to halt an eviction drivefrom Assam's Hojai district has caused massive uproar.

The scenes, marked by chaos and confrontation, unfolded on Wednesday when government authorities moved in to clear alleged encroachers from Assam's Adarsha Bazar area.

Officials said eight families, accused of occupying government land for years without authorisation, were targeted in the eviction.

As demolition machinery rolled in, resistance flared. Women in Assam were seen crying and running, while several men attempted to physically obstruct the bulldozers.

In a heart-wrenching moment, a disabled man on crutches stood before officials, pleading to stop the dem...