Guwahati, July 17 -- An eviction drive carried out by the Assam Police and Forest Department in the Paikan Reserve Forest under Krishnai Range in Goalpara district turned violent on Thursday, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to another.

The eviction operation, aimed at clearing over 140 hectares of encroached land, reportedly met with resistance from residents of Bidyapara and Betbari-areas where families have been residing without official land documents.

According to officials, the confrontation escalated when a group of settlers attempted to obstruct the drive by pelting stones and attacking an excavator.

In response, police allegedly opened fire, claiming it was done in self-defence. One person, identified as Shaku...