BTAD sets condition for resettlement of displaced people

Credentials of persons, who have been rendered homeless by the clashes between minority immigrants and Bodos, which have claimed 77 lives, would be thoroughly checked before allowing them to resettle, BTAD chief Hagrama Mohilary said here.

"We will not allow any suspected person to resettle in the Bodoland area unless he or she produces valid documents proving they are genuine Indian citizens," he said.

While the Centre and the Assam government have denied involvement of Bangladeshi immigrants in the recent clashes with Bodo tribals, the BTAD chief hinted that minority immigrants had been behind the clashes.

"Suspected Bangladeshi immigrants will not be allowed to settle in BTAD areas. Ration cards and electricity bills cannot be the only proofs of their citizenship. We have the land documents which will prove their credentials," Mohilary said. (MORE