Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Reports Two Deaths in Kamrup Eviction Drive Clash
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 13: Two people died and seven others were injured after police fired shots to control a mob during an eviction drive in Kamrup (Metro) district, Assam. The incident occurred when a large group attacked police and government officials, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Eviction Drive Turns Violent
Chief Minister Sarma explained that the eviction drive was initially peaceful but turned violent after Congress intervened. The clash resulted in injuries to 22 police personnel and a revenue circle officer in the Sonapur area.
Details of the Incident
Addressing the media at the state BJP headquarters in Guwahati, Sarma said, “The eviction drive happened peacefully. When the Congress started opposing the eviction drive in the morning, the situation became worse and a large number of people with lathis and bamboo sticks attacked the police and government officials team who went to the area today. 22 police personnel and a Revenue Circle officer were injured. Police also resorted to firing shots and two people died and seven others are injured.”
Mob Attack
Nitul Khataniar, Circle Officer of Sonapur Revenue Circle, who was injured in the attack, reported that around 1500 people surrounded them and began pelting stones and attacking the team with bamboo sticks and sharp weapons. Several vehicles were damaged, and additional security forces have been deployed to maintain order.
Background
The Kamrup (Metro) district administration had previously conducted an eviction drive against illegal encroachers in the area. The recent visit was for an assessment when the mob attack occurred.
Doubts Revealed
Assam -: Assam is a state in the northeastern part of India, known for its tea plantations and rich cultural heritage.
Chief Minister -: A Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state, similar to a principal in a school but for the whole state.
Himanta Biswa Sarma -: Himanta Biswa Sarma is the current Chief Minister of Assam, responsible for the administration and governance of the state.
Kamrup -: Kamrup is a district in Assam, and it is divided into Kamrup (Rural) and Kamrup (Metro) for administrative purposes.
Eviction Drive -: An eviction drive is when authorities remove people from land or property they are occupying, often because they are there illegally.
Congress -: Congress is a major political party in India, officially known as the Indian National Congress.
Revenue Circle Officer -: A Revenue Circle Officer is a government official responsible for managing land records and revenue collection in a specific area.
Bamboo Sticks -: Bamboo sticks are long, strong pieces of bamboo, often used in India for various purposes, including as makeshift weapons.
Security Forces -: Security forces are groups like the police or military that help maintain law and order and protect people.