Assam DGP Reviews Violent Eviction Incident in Kamrup

Assam DGP G P Singh reviewed a violent eviction drive in Kochutoli, Kamrup district, where two people died and 11 others were injured due to police firing. The Chief Minister supports the drive against illegal settlers on tribal lands. Authorities are investigating potential conspiracy behind the violence.

Assam's Director General of Police, G P Singh, conducted a review of the tense situation in Kochutoli village, Kamrup (Metropolitan) district, following a police firing incident that left two dead and 11 injured.

During the eviction drive against alleged encroachers, the DGP suggested the attack on police by villagers could be a 'conspiracy' orchestrated by a certain section, as the eviction had been proceeding peacefully since Monday.

Chief Minister Himanta Sarma affirmed the continuation of the eviction drive, blaming incitement by certain groups, and stated the land is reserved for tribal and protected classes under the Assam Land Regulation Act, 1886.

(With inputs from agencies.)