Guwahati, July 31 -- The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) demolished six illegally constructed houses along the Assam-Meghalaya border on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, according to an official update released a day later.

Deputy Chief Executive Member Nikman Ch Marak confirmed that the council took action after the occupants failed to produce valid land documents, despite receiving prior notices.

"We served them notices and asked for proof of land ownership, but they couldn't provide any. Even after the deadline passed, they continued to occupy the land, so we had to intervene," Marak told reporters.

He noted that individuals of Assam origin have repeatedly tried to encroach on GHADC-administered land.

To curb such activities,...