More machines for eviction drive

The ongoing drive to evict the illegal settlers in the water bodies has received a major boost when the authorities have deployed more machines to demolish the concrete structures and huts on Sunday.

According to information, the additional machines have been deployed in the eviction drive on the National Highway No 37 from Jalukbari to Khanapara on Sunday.

More excavators are expected to be deployed in a day or two to dredge the Bharalu, Basistha, Bahini and Silsako rivers.

The eviction team on Friday used excavators to clear over 700 metres of drains between the river Basistha Chariali and Koinadhara.