Guwahati, August 19, 2025: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that “Part II” of the ongoing eviction drive reached the Rengma Reserve Forest, reclaiming 26 hectares of forest land from alleged encroachers.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the “hot pursuit” against encroachment is continuing, adding that the area recovered is “enough to house 65 football fields.” He also indicated that the operation will continue in the coming days.
Interaction with karyakartas | 19 August | Kachugaon#BJP4BTR https://t.co/Ii4vLbE9wk
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 19, 2025
The action is part of the state government’s broader effort to free protected forest tracts from illegal occupation. Details on the number of structures cleared and any rehabilitation measures for affected families were not immediately available. Authorities are expected to share further updates as the drive progresses.
