One Killed, Several Injured in Violent Eviction Clash at Paikan Forest

One person, Shaquar Hussain (22), died and several others, including police, were injured during an eviction clash in Paikan Reserved Forest on Thursday. Tensions rose after evictees allegedly resisted by damaging equipment and pelting stones. Police fired shots in the air to control the crowd. Officials suspect external elements joined the protest. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warned of legal action against attackers. Opposition leader Akhil Gogoi demanded a probe and evictee rehabilitation. Protests continue; security has been tightened.