India, Nov. 1 -- The Assam administration on Sunday launched an eviction drive in Alamganj Part-IX of Dhubri district, deploying a large police contingent and excavators to clear alleged encroachments on government land.

The operation began at 6 am, with the district administration dividing the area into sectors and assigning revenue officials to oversee the exercise. The drive targets approximately 2,850 bighas of land under the Gauripur Revenue Circle.

Nearly 90 per cent of residents had reportedly dismantled their houses and moved their belongings before the operation began. However, some families have not vacated the area after approaching the court seeking legal relief. The next hearing in the matter is scheduled for November 13. ...