Assam: Over 4,000 evicted after homes of 640 Bengali Muslim families demolished in Dhubri

What happened: Authorities in Assam's Dhubri district demolished the homes of over 640 Bengali Muslim families in an eviction drive on government land in Alamganj Part-IX village, displacing more than 4,000 residents. Key numbers: Over 4,000 residents displaced; over 640 families affected; demolition on 650 bighas of Why it matters: The District Commissioner said the land would be handed to the industrial department, which has sought land for an industrial park for two years, with further decisions left to the government. Residents disputed claims that most of them own land elsewhere.

Authorities in Assam's Dhubri district demolished the homes of over 640 Bengali Muslim families in an eviction drive on government land in Alamganj Part-IX village, displacing more than 4,000 residents.

The District Commissioner said the land would be handed to the industrial department, which has sought land for an industrial park for two years, with further decisions left to the government. Residents disputed claims that most of them own land elsewhere.