Dhubri: An eviction drive in Dhubri’s Adabari was halted after local Congress legislator Baby Begum opposed the demolition of five houses.The Dhubri district administration launched the drive to clear govt khas land allegedly occupied by five families. Begum intervened at the site and directed the bulldozer operator to stop the demolition.“I will not allow anyone to be evicted inhumanely. The eviction drive cannot be carried out without providing compensation to the affected families and making proper rehabilitation arrangements.”The legislator alleged procedural irregularities and claimed that a case concerning the land was pending in court. She also alleged that the families received notices only a day before the scheduled demolition.“When a case is still pending in court, how can the administration suddenly issue notices and arrive to demolish houses? Landless people must be provided land before any such action is taken,” she added.However, a source in the circle office said the high court disposed of a dispute over the land. After receiving a verdict in favour of an institution, a circle office team went to evict five families residing on the khas land.
