Guwahati, Aug. 19 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's vigorous campaign to reclaim lands from illegal encroachers has resulted in the successful recovery of 26 hectares in the Rengma Reserve Forest.

Sarma announced on X that the ongoing eviction drive in the Rengma Reserve Forest has reclaimed 26 hectares of forest land, equivalent to the size of 65 football fields.

Sarma wrote, "The hot pursuit continues! Our bulldozers reached Rengma Reserve Forest yesterday to pursue Part II of the eviction drive to free forest lands from encroachers. The result? 26 Hectares of Forest Land reclaimed -- enough to house 65 football fields!! The action will continue."

Meanwhile, Sarma on Monday welcomed the Gauhati High Court order directing ...