Eviction drive carried out at Khekman
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, January 17 2023:
Lilong SDO Angom Shijalembi Chanu has appealed to the people to refrain from encroaching upon Government land and along the banks of Thoubal River.
The SDO made the appeal during the course of an eviction drive carried out at 9-Khekman along Thoubal river bank under Lilong sub division.
Teams of Thoubal Deputy Commissioner, SP Thoubal and Water Resources Chief Engineer were also present at the eviction drive where many illegal structures were dismantled.
Speaking in this connection, Angom Shijalembi advised people against indulging in illegal activities such as land encroachment.
Despite knowing that private individuals cannot lay claim on Government land, these instances of illegal encroachment continue to occur, she lamented.
She maintained that an eviction drive had been carried out in the same area of Khekman in the past.
But upon receiving information that new illegal structures had been erected once again, a decision was made to launch the eviction drive today.
Further, the SDO also mentioned the environmental impacts of encroachment along river banks.
"Driven by self-centered motivations, these illegal encroachments have rendered the river water unusable", she stated.
Adding that the river water used to be clean enough to be used for drinking and cooking purposes in the past, she urged the people for their cooperation to restore the river to its natural pristine state.
Reportedly, the people of the area also showed support towards the day's eviction drive.