Land Dispute Escalates as Bulldozers Wreck Property in Assam's Sribhumi

What began as a routine land dispute in Assam's Kunapara village turned into a shocking spectacle of destruction and unrest this week, as three men allegedly took matters into their own hands—armed with bulldozers.

The quiet of the Kaliganj block in Sribhumi district was shattered when Hafizur Rahman’s house was razed to the ground by three individuals—Yashim Uddin, Muqtar Hossain, and Najim Uddin—over a long-standing property disagreement. But this wasn’t just another quarrel over land. The accused reportedly arrived with three JCB machines and flattened the house without waiting for any legal order or resolution.

What makes the act even more disturbing is that official proceedings under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) had already been initiated by the Additional District Magistrate. But before the law could take its course, the men allegedly decided to enforce their own justice—with bulldozers.

The demolition, which took place in broad daylight, was caught on camera. Locals watched in disbelief as not just a home, but a nearby mosque, poultry farm, and surrounding greenery were also reportedly destroyed.

The incident has triggered widespread outrage in the village. Tension is simmering, with residents demanding accountability and swift legal action. A formal police complaint has been filed against the accused.

The episode has once again ignited debate around what many are now calling “bulldozer culture” — a growing trend where force replaces process, and power replaces law.

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