Committed To Protect Assam's Land And Identity, Says Chief Minister

Himanta Biswa Sarma appreciated the efforts of the police and district administration to evict the squatters and he called on the remaining encroachers to willfully vacate the lands.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited Gorukhuti in Sipajhar, Darrang to inspect the riverine areas that were allegedly encroached by alleged illegal settlers near historic Dholpur Shiva temple. After reaching Gorukhuti, he travelled in a country boat and visited the Shiva temple situated atop a hillock. He offered prayers at the temple and interacted with the management committee. A total 120 bigha out of the180 bigha land of the temple was allegedly encroached by illegal occupants and these lands have been freed by police and district administration in a recent eviction drive. The Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of the police and district administration to evict the squatters and he called on the remaining encroachers to willfully vacate the lands.