India’s Assam state demolishes homes of 132 Muslim families | India-Pakistan Partition
Assam Authorities Demolish Homes of 132 Muslim Families
November 14, 2026
Authorities in Assam, India, have begun the demolition of homes belonging to 132 families identified as Muslim. The government has described the properties as illegal encroachments on public land. Residents of these homes assert they settled in the area after fleeing anti-Muslim riots in 1983.
Human rights researchers highlight that these evictions appear to disproportionately affect Muslims of Bengali origin, raising concerns about potential discrimination in the enforcement of land policies. The local government has not commented further on the implications of these actions.
The demolitions have sparked public outcry and renewed discussions regarding the treatment of marginalized communities in the region.
