Bulldozers Roll into Lakhimpur to Clear Encroached PGR Land
Lakhimpur administration reclaims 19 bighas of grazing reserve land during a major eviction drive in Assam.
The Lakhimpur district administration has moved swiftly to reclaim government land, deploying bulldozers to clear 19 bighas of encroached territory in the Boginadi Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR). This major operation, carried out on November 13, targeted areas within the No. 1 and No. 2 Boginadi PGR sections that had been illegally occupied for several years.
The drive revealed the significant scale of the encroachment, which involved approximately 132 families and 704 individuals. According to officials, the unauthorized occupation included the construction of permanent houses, a mosque, and various betel nut plantations. The administration noted that these actions were taken after official eviction notices were issued and subsequently ignored by the occupants.
Protecting Community Grazing Grounds
This crackdown is part of a broader state government strategy to safeguard public land and ensure that areas reserved for community use remain protected. Professional Grazing Reserves (PGR) and Village Grazing Reserves (VGR) are critical for maintaining ecological balance and providing essential grazing space for the community.
The District Commissioner has reaffirmed that illegal constructions on government-designated PGR and VGR lands will not be tolerated. Following the operations in Boginadi, the administration is expected to continue its momentum with further eviction drives scheduled for Koilamari and Borbil on November 14.