Assam Police Nab 21 Over Paikan Eviction Site Violence

Tensions continue to escalate in Goalpara’s Paikan Reserve Forest following a violent clash during an eviction drive on Thursday, where police personnel were allegedly attacked by a group of locals resisting eviction.

In the aftermath of the assault, the police launched a late-night crackdown on Friday and arrested 11 more individuals from various parts of the Krishnai area. This brings the total number of arrests related to the incident to 21.

Sources indicate that several suspects have fled to different areas of Goalpara to evade arrest. However, the police have intensified their operation, identifying those involved through video footage of the violence. The crackdown is ongoing, with authorities determined to bring all perpetrators to justice.

Security has been significantly tightened in and around the eviction zone to prevent any further unrest, even as officials remain tight-lipped about further developments in the case.

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