Demolition drive against encroachers carried out
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 25 2011:
The government today under the supervision of Works Minister K Ranjit and security escort began demolition drive of structures of encroachers along the NH 2 from Singjamei to Lilong and North AOC to Chingmeirong falling within the area marked for road widening.
During the drive, office of AMSU Singjamei Branch, Public Waiting Shed, Public Toilet, shops and houses in Singjamei Keithel area were demolished by JCB dozers.
However, shops and houses on the eastern side of the road from Thongju Boroi Makhong to Heijigang area were not included in the drive since the government has not compensated them till now.
Many shops and houses from North AOC to Chingmeirong have also been demolished in the drive today.
Minister K Ranjit told reporters that the government had provided adequate compensations six months ago and also had notified them to demolish their houses and shops.
However, they are not paying any attention to the notification of the government.
In order to complete the pending project which has become a hindrance for many future projects, the government is taking up the drive, said the minister.