Two KMSS Leaders Arrested During Protest in Guwahati’s Silsako
Two Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) leaders were arrested by city police for allegedly protesting against the eviction drive at Silsako on Friday morning.
The leaders identified as Bidyut Saikia (General Secretary) KMSS and Aakash Doley (Secretary) KMSS Guwahati unit were detained today morning and were sent to Sonapur lockup thereafter.
While, other detainees including women protesters were kept under the custody at 4th Assam Police Battalion here in Guwahati.
Earlier today, disturbing scenes unfolded at Silsako in Guwahati's Dispur, as few women protesters resorted to a desperate act, parading naked to protest against land encroachments.
The police responded swiftly, detaining the protesters. Authorities issued a plea for cooperation with law enforcement in addressing the crisis.
The eviction drive has resulted in the demolition of houses along the aisles. To maintain order, over 1,000 policemen have been deployed at the eviction site.
It is to be mentioned that the police and local administration are working to reclaim approximately 150 bighas of land from encroachment.
The situation remains fraught as opposing sides stand their ground, underscoring the ongoing challenges surrounding land disputes and the delicate task of balancing legal measures with community concerns.