The district administration on Thursday carried out an eviction drive at Tarapur in Silchar to remove what officials described as illegal encroachments and unauthorised settlements. According to officials, the settlers had been issued notices nearly three months ago, but many of them did not vacate the area within the given time. As a result, the administration proceeded with the eviction as part of its ongoing effort to clear government land.
During the operation, bulldozers were brought in to demolish structures that were marked as illegal. Officials on the ground said the action was taken only after repeated reminders were ignored. Security personnel were also present to maintain order and ensure that the process remained peaceful. The administration stated that the drive was necessary to prevent further encroachment and to protect public land from being misused.
The drive at Tarapur comes at a time when similar actions are being taken in several parts of Assam. Earlier this month, on December 5, a major eviction drive was conducted at Bhakatgaon in Nagaon district. In that operation, around 38 bighas of land were cleared, and nearly 100 families were displaced. Most residents in that area reportedly left after receiving prior notice, while the remaining structures were removed during the process. Officials there also mentioned that more phases of eviction are planned in nearby locations. 
The state has also witnessed public debate and online reactions linked to these eviction efforts. A video recently went viral in which an unidentified individual made a remark suggesting that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma would “face consequences even after death.” The comment drew sharp criticism from citizens on social media, with many calling it inappropriate and unnecessary at a time when tensions are already high in several eviction-prone areas.
Meanwhile, preparations are underway for another large-scale eviction drive in the Dhing and Samaguri areas of Assam. According to administrative sources, the operation is being planned to clear illegal encroachment from government and forest lands. Heavy deployment of police and district officials is expected during the drive to ensure that law and order is maintained throughout the process.
