DJ Venkatesh
Sagardweep, Oct 8: A massive encroachment removal drive was carried out today from dusk to dawn at Sagardweep Island at Diglipur today.
During this drive, the government’s public purpose grazing land of about 25 hectares removed from the clutches of the encroachers. Total 8 encroachments including plantation of fruit bearing trees, thatched huts with tin sheets were cleared. After successful eviction the administration erected a ‘No trespass’ board on that place.
The administration is already initiated development projects of tourism development at the said site. The action was led by the Eviction team of comprising of Revenue authorities supported by about 50 cops from PS Diglipur, Electricity dept staff & Forest department. The entire operation was carried out under the guidance and supervision of Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman District.
