Assam: Eviction drive at Merapani’s Negheribil ends successfully in Golaghat

Golaghat: A large-scale eviction operation was successfully carried out today in Negheribil, Merapani, located along the Assam-Nagaland border, as part of the ongoing efforts to reclaim encroached land under the Doyang Reserve Forest in Golaghat district.

The operation led to the clearance of 146 households comprising numerous illegal structures, spread across more than 50 hectares of protected forest land. The eviction was executed in accordance with due legal process, following prior notices issued to the encroachers.

Addressing the media, Special Chief Secretary of Assam, M.K. Yadav, announced that the remaining encroachments in Uriamghat and Negheribil will be removed starting from August 16. He confirmed that today’s drive resulted in the successful reclamation of over 50 hectares (approximately 400 bighas) of forest land. Furthermore, he revealed that a plantation drive will be launched in Uriamghat from tomorrow, with similar initiatives to follow in other recently cleared areas within the reserve forest.

Yadav also acknowledged the active support and cooperation provided by the Government and Police of Nagaland throughout the eviction process, which contributed significantly to the smooth execution of the operation.

The eviction drive was conducted under the close supervision of several senior officials, including Special Chief Secretary M.K. Yadav, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, the District Commissioner of Golaghat, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Golaghat, as well as officers from the Forest Department, CRPF, Assam Police, and the Golaghat District Administration.

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