Assam Launches Major Eviction Drive in Goalpara Forest
The Assam Forest Department has initiated a significant eviction operation in the Dahikata reserve forest located in Goalpara district. The drive, which began on November 9, 2025, witnessed bulldozers demolishing numerous houses and structures that had been illegally constructed on protected forest land.
Court-Ordered Eviction Process
According to official statements from state forest department officials, the eviction is being conducted in strict compliance with an order issued by the Guwahati High Court. The court had directed the authorities to clear the reserve forest of unauthorized encroachments, emphasizing the need to protect and preserve the ecological balance of the region.
The operation represents the state government's continued efforts to reclaim forest lands that have been illegally occupied over the years. Forest department personnel, accompanied by police security, oversaw the demolition process to ensure the eviction proceeded without major incidents.
Impact and Response
Eyewitnesses reported seeing heavy machinery, including bulldozers, tearing down residential structures in the designated area. The scale of the operation highlights the government's determination to address the long-standing issue of forest land encroachment in Assam.
Local authorities have maintained that the eviction drive is essential for forest conservation and follows proper legal procedures. The action in Dahikata reserve forest is part of a broader initiative across Assam to protect forest ecosystems from illegal settlements and activities that threaten biodiversity.
The state administration has emphasized that all actions are being taken within the framework of the law and in response to judicial directives aimed at environmental protection and sustainable forest management.
