Dhubri District Administration Initiates Eviction Drive Affecting 550 Families
Eviction Operation in Dhubri
The operation commenced around 7:30 AM, with teams arriving at the site earlier.
Dhubri, Nov 1: The Dhubri district administration has begun an eviction operation affecting nearly 550 families, targeting 650 bighas of government khas land in Alamganj Part-IX, Gauripur. Officials reported that approximately 80% of the residents had vacated the area prior to the operation.
The eviction drive started at about 7:30 AM, with teams arriving on-site earlier in the morning. Officials indicated that the operation would continue throughout the day.
During a press briefing at the location, Dhubri District Commissioner Dibakar Nath explained that the focus was on Alamganj Part-IX due to it containing the largest portion of the identified government land for eviction.
“Currently, our efforts are concentrated on Alamganj Part-IX as it holds the majority of khas land. There are ongoing cases in the High Court, and we will proceed to other areas once those are resolved,” he stated.
Nath mentioned that further actions in other regions would hinge on the outcomes of pending legal matters.
“The total khas land area is around 800 bighas, with today’s eviction covering approximately 650 bighas. The population in this area is estimated to be between 4,000 and 4,500,” he added.
Nath characterized the operation as a positive development, noting that the administration had adhered to a comprehensive process before initiating the eviction.
“The procedure took nearly three months, which included issuing show-cause notices, conducting hearings, reviewing documents from occupants, issuing speaking orders, and allowing a month for residents to vacate,” he explained.
Following this, eviction notices were distributed, public announcements were made via loudspeakers, and houses marked for eviction were identified.
According to Nath, many families have relocated to land they purchased in nearby areas, while others have moved in with relatives. The administration is actively monitoring the situation.
“Almost 80% of the residents had removed their belongings and left before the operation commenced,” he noted.
However, the eviction has sparked concerns regarding the future of hundreds of families, some of whom assert they acquired land through intermediaries.
In response to these claims, Nath stated that the sale of government land is illegal.
He encouraged anyone with information about such transactions to contact the administration, assuring that appropriate legal measures would be taken if the allegations are proven true.
Nath confirmed that the eviction drive is proceeding without major incidents, with no significant protests reported during his visit.
This operation follows the reported death of a woman who allegedly received an eviction notice. Residents claimed that the notice and the uncertainty surrounding the eviction caused her significant distress.
However, the exact circumstances of her death and any direct connection to the eviction notice have not been independently verified.