Archive · 21 May 2025
Govt Begins Drive to Remove Illegal Occupants from Bhubaneswar Quarters
The government is kicking out people who are illegally living in government housing in Unit-II.
These people turned the houses into businesses.
The government is doing this to reclaim the properties and use the space for new projects like the metro.
The police are checking if any of the evicted people are undocumented immigrants from Bangladesh.
More evictions are planned to create space for upcoming developments.
Government initiated an eviction drive in Unit-II to remove illegal occupants from government quarters.
The drive targets those who converted quarters into unauthorized commercial establishments.
Authorities sealed properties after providing eviction notices.
The move is part of a larger redevelopment plan for the capital region.
Police are investigating if any evicted individuals are undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants.
- Who
- General Administration Department, Bhubaneswar Development Authority
- What
- Eviction of illegal occupants from government quarters
- When
- Started Tuesday; ongoing
- Where
- Unit-II, Bhubaneswar
- Why
- To reclaim encroached public properties and make space for urban development projects
- Targeted Group
- Illegal occupants of government quarters
- Location
- Unit-II area, Bhubaneswar
- Actions Taken
- Sealing of properties after eviction notices
- Number of Quarters
- 222 illegally occupied quarters in Unit-II and adjoining areas
- Entities Involved
- Joint Enforcement Team
- Police Probe
- Investigation into possible undocumented immigrants
Sources
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