3 Hindu families get back khas land
Three landless Hindu families, ousted from the government khas land allocated for them at Baraipara village of Tongbhanga union in the district's Hatibandha upazila on Saturday, got back the shelter yesterday morning, thanks to the prompt action by police and local union parishad (UP).
Some people allegedly led by Shahidul Islam drove out families of Sharat Chandra Roy, Bhupendranath Roy and Amol Chandra Barmon of the village after damaging their house on Saturday noon.
The poor families are dependent on physical labour for their livelihood.
“The three landless Hindu families were rehabilitated on seven decimals of government khas land three weeks ago, but they were ousted from there by land grabbers. Police and union parishad helped the landless families to get it back again,” said Atiar Rahman, chairman of Tongbhanga UP.
One of the victims of the land grabbers' attack, Sharat Chandra Roy said, “A group of 10 to 12 people led by Shahidul Islam ousted us from the khas land as they wanted to occupy the land. We informed police and they helped us immediately.”
Contacted, Shahidul Islam said, “The government khas land is beside my own land and so, I am entitled to use it. But without informing me, some landless families were rehabilitated here.”
Hatibandha Police Station Officer in Charge Omar Farooque said, “We assured security to the landless Hindu families. Police will take strict action if there is further attempt to oust the poor families from the khas land.”
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