anti encroachment drive

Authorities conducted a massive anti-encroachment drive outside Howrah railway station. Bulldozers demolished makeshift shops and illegal structures. The operation aimed to improve passenger convenience and clear railway land. Security personnel were deployed to prevent untoward incidents. Some vendors alleged inadequate notice and expressed concerns about their livelihoods. The drive aimed to clear illegal occupation and improve pedestrian movement.

Over 13.25 lakh square yards freed across Noida, central Noida and Greater Noida during anti-encroachment drives in 2025-26

Estimated cost of freed up land Rs 80 crore; encroachers to face strict action, say authorities

Patna's district administration has resumed its anti-encroachment drive across key municipal zones, clearing temporary structures and seizing equipment. Fines totaling Rs30,500 were collected, with authorities emphasizing follow-up actions and FIRs against repeat offenders to maintain clear roads. A dedicated monitoring cell has been established to ensure sustained compliance.

Forest officials were allegedly attacked and manhandled by villagers in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district during an anti-encroachment operation. The incident occurred while the team was attempting to take action against individuals accused of clearing protected forest land. This confrontation highlights rising tensions following the discovery of large-scale illegal forest land encroachment.

Authorities launched a major eviction drive outside Howrah and Sealdah stations, razing over 150 illegal stalls and removing nearly 500 vendors. The operation aimed to clear roadside space for passenger convenience, though some vendors claimed they received no prior notice. Passengers welcomed the move, citing improved access to platforms.

In a chaotic scene near Bokaro airport, violence broke out during an enforcement action against illegal encroachments, resulting in injuries to two home guards from stone-throwing locals. The Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) was focused on clearing land to erect a boundary wall aimed at bolstering airport security.

In Feb, the Authority had planned to carry out daily drives against encroachments, the plan did not work out

Assam's chief minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma pledged to reclaim 5 lakh bighas of encroached land in his second term, significantly increasing eviction efforts. His government's agenda also prioritizes youth entrepreneurship with Rs 5 lakh support for 10 lakh youths, phased wage increases for tea garden workers to Rs 500 daily, and enhanced support for farmers.