15 Houses Demolished in Nagpur's Dighori for SAI Land
Nagpur Municipal Corporation clears illegal structures on land designated for the Sports Authority of India amid resident protests.
15 illegal houses demolished in Dighori as part of anti-encroachment efforts.
Demolition followed protests from residents claiming lack of notice.
Land is allocated for the Sports Authority of India, necessitating removal of encroachments.
In a significant anti-encroachment operation, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) demolished 15 illegal houses on Thursday in the Dighori area, specifically targeting land designated for the Sports Authority of India (SAI). This action took place in the vicinity of Symbiosis College, highlighting the ongoing efforts to reclaim public land for its intended use.
The operation was executed by the NMC's encroachment removal department, which coordinated with the Nehru Nagar zone. Three JCB machines were employed, accompanied by a heavy police presence to ensure the demolition proceeded without incident. The targeted site was Khasra No. 60 in Mouza Dighori, where the civic administration has been actively working to clear encroachments.
Although notices were reportedly issued for 16 pucca houses, the demolition squad halted action on one property after the owner's husband fell ill, necessitating an ambulance transfer to a private hospital. Ultimately, the remaining 15 houses were demolished despite protests from residents who claimed they had not received any prior notice regarding the eviction.
Residents expressed their dissatisfaction, arguing that they were not adequately informed about the impending demolition. In response, Nehru Nagar zone assistant municipal commissioner Anuj Kopulwar and other civic officials presented the notices issued by NMC to the protesting residents. However, this did little to quell the unrest, as the residents continued to voice their grievances.
The implications of this demolition extend beyond the immediate area, as it underscores the NMC's commitment to reclaiming land for public use. The ongoing efforts to clear encroachments are part of a broader initiative to ensure that land allocated for the Sports Authority of India is preserved for its intended purpose. Moving forward, residents and local authorities may need to engage in dialogue to address concerns regarding communication and notice procedures in future operations.
