Guwahati, June 19 -- The Darrang district administration of Assam has successfully cleared 7,853 bighas of government land in Garukhuti under the Sipajhar revenue circle by relocating 2,166 families who had illegally occupied the area meant for the Garukhuti multipurpose agricultural project.

Officials completed the relocation process peacefully on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of a phased eviction operation that began in 2022-23.

Under the direct supervision of District Commissioner Parag Kr Kakaty and Sipajhar co-district officials, the administration carried out the third and final phase of the operation this year.

In this final phase, the team translocated 299 families from the project site. Earlier, during the first phase in 2...