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India’s Assam state demolishes homes of 132 Muslim families

India’s Assam state demolishes homes of 132 Muslim families

India’s Assam state demolishes homes of 132 Muslim families

Authorities in India’s Assam have demolished the homes of 132 Muslim families, citing illegal encroachment on government land. Residents say they were settled there after fleeing the 1983 anti-Muslim riots. Researchers say the evictions have disproportionately targeted Bengali-origin Muslims.

  • india
  • assam
  • state
  • home
  • family
  • authority

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