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Haridwar: Mazar, temple demolished in anti-encroachment drive

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Haridwar: In an anti-encroachment drive, the Haridwar district administration in Uttarakhand on Saturday demolished a ‘mazar’ and a temple allegedly built illegally on roads here, officials said.
The mazar at Aryanagar was more than three decades old while the Hanuman temple built under a flyover at Singhdwar on the Haridwar-Delhi highway was nearly 50 years old, sources said.
Two days ago, the administration demolished mazars built illegally at two places.

Deputy Collector Puran Singh Rana said that this action is being taken constitutionally on the orders of the Supreme Court and the High Court.
He said that the law and order situation is normal at present and no one would be allowed to take law into their hands.
Describing the actions as fair, Rana said that illegal encroachments on government properties would be demolished irrespective of the community those belong to.
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May 7, 2023
DDA conducts anti-encroachment drive in Yamuna flood plains, removes some ‘illegal’ structures

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New Delhi:The DDA on Monday conducted an anti-encroachment drive on a portion of the environmentally-sensitive Yamuna flood plains and “some illegal structures” were removed, officials said.
The drive near Barapullah area was carried out by the Delhi Development Authority according to the norms outlined by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), they said.
The structures were located on the Yamuna flood plain and as per NGT orders, no construction is permitted there, a senior official said.
Late June last year, the DDA had conducted an anti-encroachment drive on a portion of the environmentally-sensitive Yamuna Flood Zone and “20-30 illegal constructions” were removed. The drive was conduced near Sarai Kale Khan area.
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March 28, 2023
Anti-encroachment drive to recover state land will continue: LG

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Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the drive to evict illegal occupants of state land in Jammu and Kashmir will be resumed and the recovered land used to fuel industrial revolution in the Union Territory.
“We took the lands. Let me make it clear that we will take back all state land. The state land must remain with the government,” Sinha said at the foundation-laying ceremony of first FDI project in Jammu and Kashmir at Sempora here.
The Union Territory administration launched the eviction drive in January this year but had to stop it following protests.
Sinha said the retrieved land will be used for driving industrial revolution and creating facilities for people.
“The big tracts of land will be given for setting up industry. The smaller plots will be used to create facilities like play fields. The small patches of land will be used as burial ground for poor people who don’t even get land for last rites,” the LG said.
Laying the foundation stone for Mall of Srinagar by Dubai’s EMAAR Group at Sempora, the Lt Governor congratulated the people of J&K on the historic occasion.
“This is a new dawn of limitless possibilities. We are taking forward PM Narendra Modi ji’s vision for development of J&K. Mall of Srinagar will have transformative impact on UT & boost infrastructure, employment generation and ease of living,” he said.
Sinha said the Mall of Srinagar and allied projects with Government of Dubai will fuel the economic growth of J&K and help in achieving the shared vision of strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties between India and the UAE.

“The credit for the strong ties between the UAE and India goes to the strenuous efforts of the Prime Minister,” he added.
The Lt Governor highlighted the reforms introduced to create a favourable environment for Industries and Business to flourish in J&K.
“Unprecedented industrial investment and economic growth of J&K is laying the foundation for a stronger and more prosperous future for the people of Union Territory,” he said.
“In the last three years, we have registered phenomenal growth in different sectors and in terms of knowledge, physical and digital connectivity, Jammu and Kashmir has performed exceptionally well in the entire country,” the LG added.
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March 19, 2023
Delhi: BJP, VHP protest after temple demolished as part of DDA anti-encroachment drive

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New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) demolished a temple in the Rajender Nagar area on Thursday as part of its anti-encroachment drive, triggering a protest by the BJP and the Vishva Hindu Parishad.
An official of the DDA said, “For demolition of religious structures, the nod of the religious committee (formed by the government) is required. We sought the committee’s approval and following its go-ahead, the demolition was carried out.”
A senior police officer said that adequate security arrangements were made for the demolition exercise in the Rajender Nagar area of central Delhi.
“The demolition drive was carried out Thursday morning. Forty per cent of the structure was demolished and the process was conducted peacefully,” the police officer said.
Several BJP and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders and workers staged a sit-in at the temple in protest against the demolition exercise.
Former Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta alleged that the Arvind Kejriwal government was targeting temples in the city.
“We are protesting the action by DDA and I appeal to people to gather here and oppose the effort to demolish the temple,” Gupta said.
(Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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March 16, 2023
Anti-Encroachment Drive Halted In JK

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has halted the anti-encroachment drive that snowballed into a major controversy. The drive has already evicted thousands of people who had been cultivating and residing on government land.
Bulldozers were used to remove encroachments of 20 Lakh kanals (2.5 lakh acres) of land across 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Besides retrieving land, many structures have been demolished.
Quoting sources NDTV reported that the government is coming up with a policy to protect small landholders and till that time officials have been asked to stop the anti-encroachment drive.
“Yes, the anti-encroachment drive has been put on hold. This has been done to factor in and consolidate what has been achieved so far in the drive,” NDTV quoted a senior Revenue official as having said.
Officials say large tracks of state land that was occupied by people for decades have already been retrieved. Now the Revenue officials have been directed to furnish the status report of the land retrieved so far.
The officer said it was never the government’s intention to take away the land of small landholders or of those who have built a home.
He added the aim of the drive was to retrieve large tracks of land encroached by rich and powerful people.
“In every meeting, Lt Governor has made it clear that no common man should be touched during anti-encroachment drive,” he said.

The officer admitted that there were complaints that in some places common people have also suffered due to the drive.
The opposition claims bulldozers are being used on communal lines and that the government is taking away the livelihood of people.
The drive, which started in January, was meant to retrieve state land allegedly encroached on by many, including politicians and senior state officials. When the order set off an outcry, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and officials of his administration said only the encroachments by the “high and mighty” will be targeted in the drive. But in absence of any formal order or amendment of the original order, a mass eviction drive is being carried across the Union Territory.

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February 19, 2023
DC Srinagar Makes Big Statement On Anti-Encroachment Drive In Srinagar – Kashmir News

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Poor, landless won’t be touched during eviction drive: DC Srinagar// Says ongoing works in Lal Chowk will take pace as it will be done in night shifts also; ‘Fencing of bridges won’t reduce suicide incidents, there is need for proper counselling’

DC Srinagar Issues Big Statement Regarding Anti-Encroachment Drive In Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar on Wednesday said the administration will not touch the poor and landless people during the anti-encroachment drive as directed by the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
Talking to reporters, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Muhammad Aijaz Asad, as per the news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said they are following the directions of LG and it is clear that the administration will not touch the poor and landless people.
He also said the ongoing development works in Lal Chowk and other areas will take pace as work will continue during night shift in view of the improvement in weather conditions.
“The ongoing works will be completed on set deadline. Work is going on and with the improvement in weather conditions it will be done in night shifts as well,” he said.
Asked about the fake list of encroachers, he said two such episodes have been reported so far with an aim to create panic among masses. “The Cyber Police has also taken cognizance in this regard and those involved in the act will face the law,” he said.
He also said that the G-20 meeting is going to take place in Srinagar, which is a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir, especially for the people of Srinagar.

On being asked about fencing of bridges in view of suicide incidents, he said fencing cannot reduce the number of suicides, but there is a need to ensure proper counselling.
“Parents should play their role as well. We will go through basic causes to deal with such incidents,” he said—(KNO)
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February 15, 2023
J-K: Anti-encroachment drive, bulldozers may reopen fault lines of years gone by

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For the first time since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, Kashmir has started witnessing protests against the anti-encroachment drive in which bulldozer has become a symbol of state power.
The anti-encroachment drive in J&K was announced by the Union Territory administration to get the land vacated under the illegal occupation of the people in the past over three decades when armed militancy reigned supreme and the rule of law had taken a hit. The administration attributed the drive as compliance of an order of the High Court, in which the government was directed to retrieve the land from occupation of the people who had occupied the state land, which was acquired by encroachers as part of their power and influence, as beneficiaries of various schemes, particularly “ Roshini”. These schemes also benefited the small landholders, who had built their homes and shops to shelter themselves and to earn their livelihood.
Anything happening in Jammu and Kashmir has wider ramifications than what happens in other states or union territories. These drives assume greater political, demographic and class dimensions as the vast majority of people in Kashmir see it against the backdrop of the “snatching of their rights and privileges” under the special status which was granted to them under Article 370 and Article 35 A of the Indian constitution.
Article 370, though hollowed out over the decades, had its symbolic value in the separate constitution, flag, and the most powerful legislature in the country which had the powers to facilitate or stall central laws, and also make its owns laws. Article 35-A granted inalienable rights to the people of the state to the land and jobs, which was more critical to them than the symbols which differentiated the state from the rest of the country.
The anti-encroachment drive, in which bulldozers were extensively used to raze what the government called illegal structures on the illegally acquired land, were directed in the Valley, which is inherently Muslim-majority. In the Jammu region too, the bulldozers moved against the occupants belonging to the community. In comparison, there were very few structures were demolished in Jammu, belonging to other communities. That gave credence to the charge levelled by Kashmir’s political leaders, including Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah, two former chief ministers. Mehbooba said that “majority was being turned into minority and minority into majority.” Omar described it as an “ imbalanced exercise”, implying that Muslims were being targeted more than other communities.
After the anger swelled, the authorities came out with the verbal assurance that the small landholders will not be touched, and also stated that only the powerful politicians, influential people, including former and serving bureaucrats involved in occupation of the land would be at the receiving end. This created a perception of class. But the poor too started receiving eviction notices. And the poor realised that things were not in their favour unless or until a formal order is issued. That order is awaited till date.
J&K BJP chief Ravinder Raina, thundered in the Nai Basti area, a Hindu enclave in Jammu, where scores of shopkeepers and home owners were served eviction notices. He declared “I will face the bulldozers before it comes to you.” This was in contrast to the attitude of the party to the eviction notices served in Bhatindi, Sunjawan and narwal areas, the Muslim majority enclaves.
Today, that is Wednesday, several areas in Srinagar, witnessed the closure of shops and business establishments after almost three and a half years. This punctured the narrative that the “ hartal” culture is over to some extent. The anger is swelling and unless the government brings out a clear cut policy, this anti-encroachment drive will touch communal and political fault lines. The dangers are clear and palpable.

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February 15, 2023
UP: Mother-daughter self-immolate in anti-encroachment drive; Oppn attacks BJP govt

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Kanpur: A day after a mother-daughter duo died allegedly due to self-immolation during an anti-encroachment drive in Kanpur Dehat, police on Tuesday booked 39 people including a sub-divisional magistrate, four revenue officials and over a dozen cops on murder and other charges.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Maitha) Gyaneshwar Prasad has also been placed under suspension, said Inspector General of Police (Kanpur Range) Prashant Kumar.
Lekhpal Ashok Singh and bulldozer driver Deepak have been arrested so far, Superintendent of Police (Kanpur Dehat) BBGTS Murthy said.
The FIR has been registered on charges of murder, attempt to murder apart from mischief by killing or maiming cattle, mischief by fire with intent to destroy house, etc and intentional insult, Kumar told PTI over the phone.
He added that the bulldozer which was used in the demolition of the victims’ house has been seized.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak spoke to the bereaved family members, who were refusing to hand over the bodies for post-mortem, and assured them that their demands will be looked into. The bodies were later handed over for autopsy.
Heavy police deployment has been made in and around the village as tension prevailed after the deaths.
The family and the villagers were earlier demanding that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath should speak to them. They also sought ex-gratia of Rs 5 crore and a government job to at least two members of the bereaved family, according to the IGP Kumar.

While talking to the victim’s sons Shivam and Ansh, Deputy CM Pathak said, “This is a very tragic and saddening incident… An FIR has been registered on murder charges against the accused. Strict action will be initiated and the guilty will be punished. Their generations will remember it.”
“You are all like my family members. I and the entire government are with you.” Pathak said adding that their demands will be looked into.
IG Kumar said stern action will be taken against the erring cops including station house officer (Rural) Dinesh Gautam who is likely to be placed under suspension very soon.
Besides Gautam, the SDM of Maitha, JCB driver Deepak, lekhpal (revenue officer) of Madauli Ashok Singh, three unnamed lekhpals, an unnamed kanungo (revenue official), and 12-15 police personnel have been booked.
A case of murder and attempt to murder has also been lodged against more than a dozen unnamed people, said sources.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the ruling BJP over the incident. In a tweet in Hindi, he said, “When the arrogance of power takes away the people’s right to live, it is called dictatorship.”
“This ‘bulldozer policy’ has become the face of the cruelty of this government. India does not accept this,” the former Congress chief said.
The opposition Samajwadi Party (SP) blamed the “insensitive” administration for the “murders” and hit out at the government for stopping a Samajwadi Party delegation from going to the village to express condolences to the victims’ family.
Due to tension prevailing in the village, they were stopped, a senior officer said.
The 11-member delegation included MLAs Manoj Pandey, Amitabh Bajpai, Vinod Chaturvedi, Pradeep Yadav and Mohd Hasan alias Rumi.
The video of the deputy chief minister speaking to the bereaved family was tweeted by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who alleged that the words of sympathy were only for a show.
“The BJP has cut off the part where the victims were putting forth their demands. This is the worst form of the BJP’s insensitivity,” Yadav said in a tweet in which victims’ family members were seen asking the Deputy CM for immediate arrest of SDM and others.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that the victims’ family should get justice and strict action should be taken against the culprits.
“…the heart-rending incident of Kanpur is condemnable. We all have to raise our voice against this inhumane action. The victims’ family should get justice and strict action should be taken against the culprits,” Vadra said in a tweet in Hindi.
Pramila Dixit (45) and her daughter Neha (20) allegedly set themselves afire in a hut in the presence of police, district administration and revenue officials, who had gone to Madauli village in the Rura area of the district to remove encroachments from a “gram samaj” land, a police official said.
Superintendent of Police (Kanpur Dehat) BBGTS Murthy told reporters that Vishal Dixit had filed a complaint against Shivam Dixit, son of Pramila Dixit, alleging encroachment of ‘gram samaj’ land following which district administration team headed by SDM Gyaneshwar Prasad had gone there to remove the encroachment.
The encroachment was being removed by a bulldozer when the mother-daughter died after they immolated themselves, the SP added.
Additional Director General of Police (Kanpur zone) Alok Singh, along with Divisional Commissioner Raj Shekhar, also visited the village.
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February 14, 2023
Landless, poor people won’t be displaced in J&K anti-encroachment drive

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Jammu: The Divisional Commissioner of Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, on Monday assured a delegation of civil society members that no landless or poor people will be displaced during the ongoing anti-encroachment drive to retrieve state land, an official statement said.
The civil society delegation informed Kumar about the concern and sense of insecurity prevailing among the poor people with regard to the anti-encroachment and demolition drive being carried out by the administration.
They urged the Divisional Commissioner that poor people should not be targeted during the anti-encroachment drive.
Stating that no one is opposed to the action against the land grabbers, they said there is a need to safeguard the interests of the poor who have constructed small dwelling units.
Responding to the issues raised by the delegation, Kumar assured that no landless person/family would be affected by the government during the anti-encroachment drive being carried out to retrieve encroached state land. However, he reiterated that big encroachers would not be spared.
“Clear instructions have already been issued to the concerned authorities not to target the poor and landless people,” Kumar assured.
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February 14, 2023
‘Landless, Poor People Won’t Be Disturbed In J&K Anti-Encroachment Drive’

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SRINAGAR: A delegation of the civil society members on Monday called on Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar at his office and discussed the issue of ongoing anti-encroachment drive.
The delegation comprised Devender Singh Rana, Khalid Hussain, Suhail Qazmi, Sahil Ji Maharaj, Arun Gupta, President Chamber of Commerce, Jammu, Rajeev Gupta, Mahant Mohan Giri, Mahant Rajesh Bittu, Mahant Rajeshwar Giri, Vinay Hindu, Mohammad Aslam Qureshi, Choudhary Iqbal, Haji Ashraf, S. Ravinder Singh, S. Manpreet Singh, Anwar Khan, besides other prominent citizens.
Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Avny Lavasa was also present during the interaction.
The delegation informed the Div Com about the concern and sense of insecurity prevailing among the poor people with regard to the ongoing anti-encroachment and demolition drive being carried out by the administration. They urged the Divisional Commissioner that poor people may not be targeted during the ongoing anti-encroachment drive.
Stating that no one was opposed to the action against the land grabbers, they said that there was a need to safeguard the interests of the poor who have constructed small dwelling units.
Responding to the issues raised by the delegation, the Div Com assured that no landless person/ family would be affected by the government during the ongoing anti encroachment drives carried out to retrieve encroached state land. However, he reiterated that big encroachers would not be spared.
“Clear instructions have already been issued to the concerned authorities not to target the poor and the landless public,” he assured.
The delegation members also assured to extend full support and cooperation to the administration in the ongoing drive. The delegation said that the Jammu Civil Society is united and committed to maintain amity, tranquility and order in the city as per its glorious ethos of peace and harmony.

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February 13, 2023