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Azara: The demolition drive in Assam\u2019s Azara district administration has left around 500 Muslim families homeless, targeting their homes on approximately 737 bighas of land in a designated tribal belt.<\/p>\n

According to Kashmir Media Service, authorities claim only non-tribals settled before the declaration can stay, but affected families say they’ve lived there for nearly two decades, receiving government benefits after being displaced by floods and erosion.<\/p>\n

The families are now seeking justice, alleging the drive is targeting minorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Azara: The demolition drive in Assam\u2019s Azara district administration has left around 500 Muslim families homeless, targeting their homes on approximately 737 bighas of land in a designated tribal belt. 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