Goalpara Eviction Leaves 700 Families Homeless, Sparks Outcry

On Day 2 of the eviction drive in Hasila Beel, Goalpara, authorities demolished hundreds of homes, displacing around 700 families. Residents and Opposition leaders condemned the move as abrupt and inhumane, citing lack of rehabilitation. Many families claim decades-long residence and minimal notice before demolition. Congress MLAs visiting the site called the eviction unlawful and a humanitarian crisis. The district administration said prior notices were issued.