Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Siliguri Encroachers Evicted from Government Land
In Siliguri, the government removed structures built on land that wasn't theirs.
About 30 temporary buildings were torn down on seven acres of land.
This action was prompted by complaints about illegal land use.
Officials, including the BDO and police, led the operation.
A local politician had previously spoken about similar issues.
The government plans to prevent future land grabs and is encouraging those without land to apply for it legally.
Government demolished structures on encroached land in Siliguri.
The eviction took place on approximately seven acres in Karaibari.
Action was taken by the BDO, land officials, and police.
BJP MLA raised concerns about illegal encroachments in the West Bengal Assembly.
The BDO stated that future encroachments will not be tolerated.
- Who
- The Matigara BDO, land officials, police, and encroachers.
- What
- Eviction of encroachers and demolition of structures.
- When
- Tuesday, after the issue was raised in the Assembly on June 23.
- Where
- Karaibari, near Milan Pally, Siliguri.
- Why
- To reclaim government land that was illegally occupied.
Original Encroachers
Government
Land Ownership
Original Encroachers
Those who were encroaching on the land may not have realized that the land they were encroaching upon belonged to the government.
Government
The government views the encroachments as illegal occupation of its land.
- Location
- Karaibari, Siliguri
- Land Area
- Approx. 7 acres
- Structures Demolished
- Approx. 30
- Government Body Involved
- Matigara BDO, Land & Land Reforms Dept., Police
- Initiating Factor
- Concerns raised by BJP MLA Anandamay Barman