Raha, Dec 5: The Nagaon district administration, in coordination with the police and Forest Department, launched a major eviction drive on Friday at Rupahihat, clearing 38 bighas of government and forest land allegedly encroached by illegal settlers.

The action comes close on the heels of a similar drive carried out in the Lutamaari area on November 29.

According to officials, the operation focused on freeing forest land under Bhakatgaon in Khatuwal Mouza. Over 100 families had earlier been issued notices instructing them to vacate the land ahead of the drive.

A massive security presence was deployed at the site, with more than 1,000 police personnel and four bulldozers pressed into service to ensure smooth execution.

Authorities said nearly 80% of the encroached land had already been

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