Government land worth ₹9.5 crore reclaimed in Bet Dwarka after demolition drive
- In Reports
- 06:49 PM, Jan 13, 2025
- Myind Staff
A significant campaign against unlawful encroachments in the Balapur area of Bet Dwarka island has led to the recovery of 16,000 square feet of government land, valued at an estimated ₹9.5 crore on the market. The Dwarka Prant Office, working with the local police and district administration, carried out the demolition operation, which is underway.
The operation targeted unauthorised buildings, including both commercial and residential structures, that had been constructed on government land without permission. Before the demolition, notices were sent to 250 people who had illegally occupied the land, informing them about the upcoming action. 76 illegal units were demolished as part of the massive operation, which was executed by a team of more than 1,000 workers. Local authorities cordoned off the area to ensure law and order was maintained throughout the operation.
Nine Mazars (shrines) on the strategically and environmentally vulnerable Pirotan Island have been successfully demolished by the district administration in a major action to protect the ecology and national security. The operation, which was conducted strictly in accordance with the law, recovered almost 4,000 square feet of government property.
Pirotan Island is important both ecologically and strategically because of its close proximity to international maritime borders. It has been the focus of conservation efforts and security concerns for a long time. There are five Single Point Mooring (SPM) systems near the island, which provide 60% of the country's crude oil. Due to its critical position, the island has been closely monitored, especially since unauthorised buildings were threatening its delicate ecosystem and strategic value. To address this, the district administration and police worked together to remove the illegal structures.
A variety of significant variables led to the start of the demolition campaign. The encroachments were seriously harming marine vegetation, upsetting the local ecology and putting the site at risk of becoming a drug landing site. Key institutions and companies in the area, such as GSFC, Reliance, Nayara Energy, the Air Force Base, and the Navy Base, were also seriously threatened by the illegal movement brought about by these encroachments. All of these elements work together to make quick action necessary to safeguard environmental integrity and national security.
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