Kaziranga evictions: NHRC issues notice to Assam over deaths during protest incident

The Commission has observed that it seems that the district administration and the police authorities have not acted in a “sensible” manner.

“Due to their negligence, two persons have lost their lives. This amounts to violation of Right to Life of the poor residents,” it said.

“According to the report, several rounds were also fired in the air, but the police authorities have maintained that the deaths were not due to bullet injuries,” the statement said.

The incident occurred when the residents of Banderdubi village bordering the Kaziranga National Park, protested the district administration’s eviction drive.

The residents are living in the area and earning their livelihood through cultivating mustard. The villagers claim that they have records to prove ownership of the land. Government schools have been operational in the area since 1960.