On Tuesday, the Chakradharpur Division of the Railway Engineering Department, assisted by the RPF and local police, conducted an anti-encroachment drive near the Jugsalai railway crossing. Despite some attempts by individuals to prevent the operation by claiming to remove structures themselves, the drive proceeded, resulting in the demolition of illegal enclosures...
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and 10 shops along the railway line with the help of a JCB, under the leadership of Senior Section Engineer Sanjay Kumar. The operation caused a traffic jam at Jugsalai Bata Chowk Road, but the police managed to maintain traffic flow by implementing a one-way system. The drive targeted illegal hoardings, bamboo enclosures, and plastic shops. The Railway Engineering Department has previously removed encroachments from the area twice before and has warned future encroachers of legal action. A similar drive is planned for Adityapur, targeting illegal encroachments from the underpass to the station, potentially affecting over 70 houses. A survey has been conducted, and notices will be issued in the first week of January, with a list of encroachers currently being compiled. The planned demolition has caused panic among families who have resided in the area for years, leaving them uncertain about their future.