A clash between evicted persons and security personnel in Assam has resulted in at least one fatality and several injuries. The incident occurred during an eviction drive in the Paikan reserve forest in Goalpara district. Forest guards and police personnel were attacked with sticks by alleged encroachers. The evicted people reportedly pelted stones at the police, injuring many. The situation remains tense, and additional forces have been deployed. The forest department is working to prevent future encroachment in the reserve forest.