Eviction drive launched at Chingmeirong
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 13 2013:
People who have been living near IOC ' s Chingmeirong oil depot to the East of NH-2 were evicted after their houses and hotels were demolished by the Government today.
To avert any untoward incident in the course of the eviction drive which started at around 9 am, Imphal East DC, Imphal East SP and other officials came to the site and oversaw the whole op-eration.
In view of the presence of IOC's oil depot, petrol pump and other highly inflammable objects, fire tenders were also stationed in the area.
On the other hand, the evicted people said that the Government's action was too harsh and fast for they were given eviction notice only two days back.
Saying that the Government has not talked anything about giving compensation to genuine pattadars, the evicted people informed that a case is pending in court in this regard.
They also questioned if the Govt and its machinery are above the law.