Assam: Residents terrorized by land mafia activities in Boko's Trilochan

A section of the land mafia in Trilochan, Boko, has instilled fear among locals with their rampant illegal mining operations, occurring nightly. Residents of Trilochan Ujanpara took matters into their own hands by seizing a Falkland vehicle used for illegal land mining during the night.

The land mafia involved in these illicit activities poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of the local population, with Noor Islam being identified as a key figure. Witnesses report instances of verbal abuse and the destruction of public roads by the land mafia.

Frustrated by the ongoing illegal activities, an angry crowd apprehended the driver of the seized Falkland vehicle and handed him over to the Boko forest department for further investigation.

A concerned local, speaking on the condition of anonymity, encapsulated the community's sentiments, stating, "The locals are worried because they're chopping down public lands. It's the Ujanpara folks' route for commuting. They were chopping at night, which we weren't aware of. Today, they started chopping again at 8 am. We questioned the driver, and he admitted that Noor Islam instructed him to cut the land. Then, they shouted at us, claiming they didn't cut our father's land but the government's land. We reported the incident to the forest department."

Tensions are running high across the region as residents grapple with the escalating situation. Concerned locals express their distress over the continuous encroachment on public lands and roads, highlighting the urgent need for intervention by authorities to curb the activities of the land mafia.

In a statement provided by a concerned resident, the gravity of the situation is underscored as they recount the ongoing struggle to protect public lands and hold the perpetrators accountable for their actions. The incident has been reported to the forest department, signaling a call for swift action to address the growing menace posed by the land mafia in Trilochan, Boko.