India

Mob attacks Assam forest range office over alleged land encroachment, several injured

The Hindu·1h ago·Anger

What Happened

A mob attacked a forest range office in Assam's Ripu-Chirang Reserve Forest near the India-Bhutan border following the detention of Adivasi people allegedly encroaching forest land. Several people sustained injuries in the violence. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between local communities and forest authorities over land rights in the region.

Key Entities

AssamRipu-Chirang Reserve ForestIndia-Bhutan borderAdivasi peopleLand encroachmentForest authorities

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