Dhubri, July 8 -- A massive eviction drive, described as the largest in Assam's history, began this morning in the Bilasipara subdivision of Dhubri district. The operation is being carried out across Bilasipara East, Chirakuta Charuwabakhra, and Santoshpur areas.

The eviction is underway with the deployment of hundreds of JCB machines and heavy police security. According to officials, the majority of residents had already vacated the area within the deadline earlier issued by the administration, relocating along with their households and belongings.

The drive is being conducted over approximately 3,500 bighas of land, earmarked for the construction of a thermal power project estimated to cost Rs.40,000 crore.

This large-scale project i...