Guwahati, June 30 -- The Nalbari district administration on Monday cleared over 450 bighas of illegally occupied government land in Bakrikuchi village under Barkhetri constituency, as part of the Assam government's ongoing eviction drive.

Officials led the operation in Dag No. 106 of Uttar Barkhetri Mouza, targeting 452 bighas, 1 katha, and 14 lechas of encroached land. Using bulldozers and other heavy machinery, the team demolished 93 structures built by settlers across 82 bighas of the total area.

To maintain law and order during the operation, authorities deployed a significant police presence. Security forces remained on high alert throughout the day to prevent any resistance or unrest.

Anticipating the eviction, several families b...