Assam: Eviction notice sparks communal concerns in Sapekhati

A Correspondent

Nazira: A controversy has erupted in Sapekhati, Charaideo district, after a Muslim family was served an eviction notice for allegedly encroaching on national highway land. The family, led by Abdul Kalam Azad, was given an ultimatum to vacate the premises by August 12.

The No 52 B  national highway of Sapekhati has been plagued by encroachments, with several individuals and businesses setting up shops and establishments on the roadside. However, the authorities seem to have selectively targeted a Muslim family for eviction.

Locals have raised questions about the administration’s motives, alleging that the eviction notice was issued due to the family’s religious identity. Many are wondering why other businesses and establishments on the national highway have not been served similar notices.

The eviction notice has sparked widespread outrage in Sapekhati, with many demanding action against all encroachers, regardless of their background. The community is questioning the administration’s priorities and whether they are truly committed to clearing the national highway of encroachments.

The incident has raised several unanswered questions, including why the administration has chosen to target a single Muslim family while ignoring other encroachments on the national highway. The Sapekhati residents are now demanding a comprehensive eviction drive to clear all public land of encroachments.

The people of Sapekhati are demanding that the authorities take concrete steps to address the issue of encroachments on the national highway. They want to know when the administration will take full-fledged action to evict all encroachers and clear the public land. The incident has sparked a heated debate about the administration’s role in maintaining law and order in the region.

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