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The Northeast Frontier Railway demolished 29 unauthorised structures encroaching on railway land near Guwahati. The drive involved multiple security agencies, including RPF and GRP, ensuring a peaceful operation. Officials emphasised the importance of clearing encroachments for passenger safety and future infrastructure projects. NF Railway urged the public to report illegal occupations to prevent further violations.

Key Points: NF Railway Demolishes 29 Unauthorised Structures Near Guwahati Stations

  • NF Railway removes 29 illegal structures in Guwahati
  • Joint operation with RPF, GRP, and local police
  • Drive targets encroachments near Kamakhya temple
  • Aims to enhance passenger safety and infrastructure development
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NF Railway demolishes 29 unauthorised structures in Guwahati

NF Railway clears encroachments between Kamakhya and Guwahati stations in a coordinated drive involving RPF, GRP, and local police.

"The drive ensures safety and operational integrity of railway infrastructure - Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, NFR CPRO"

Guwahati, June 14

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has conducted an eviction drive and demolished 29 unauthorised structures that had encroached on railway property, officials said on Saturday.

NFR's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that NFR has been actively conducting eviction drives to remove unauthorised encroachments on railway land across its jurisdiction.

He said as part of its commitment, a joint eviction drive was successfully conducted recently between Kamakhya temple and Guwahati railway stations to remove unauthorised encroachments on railway land.

The drive was aimed at clearing illegally occupied land to ensure the safety, cleanliness and operational integrity of the railway infrastructure, the CPRO said.

He said that the eviction was undertaken with the active participation and cooperation of multiple departments and security agencies. A total of 10 personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF), 7 personnel from the Government Railway Police (GRP), 6 police personnel from Panbazar and Fancy Bazar Police stations and 20 staffs from the Senior Section Engineer/Permanent Way department were involved in the operation.

Their coordinated efforts led to the demolition of 29 unauthorised structures that had encroached on railway property, Sharma said. According to the NFR official, the entire operation was conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner and no untoward incidents were reported during the course of the drive.

The Northeast Frontier Railway appreciates the prompt and effective action taken by all participating teams and remains committed to protecting railway land, enhancing passenger safety and facilitating future infrastructure development.

Awareness campaigns, surveillance patrols and strict enforcement actions are part of the strategic moves adopted by NFR and its protection unit to deter further unauthorised encroachments.

Passengers and stakeholders are urged to cooperate with railway authorities and report any unauthorised occupation of railway property, the CPRO said.

- IANS

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Arjun P.
Finally some action against encroachments! These illegal structures create so many problems - from safety hazards to delays in train schedules. Kudos to NFR for taking this initiative. Hope they continue such drives across all NE states. 🚆
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the railway's efforts, I hope proper rehabilitation was arranged for those affected. Many poor families might have been living there for years. Development should be humane - bulldozers alone can't solve complex urban issues.
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Rahul D.
Good job NFR! Encroachment near Kamakhya temple area was becoming a major eyesore. Tourists visiting the holy site shouldn't have to see illegal constructions right next to railway tracks. This will improve both safety and aesthetics of the area.
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Sunita K.
I travel frequently between Guwahati and other NE states. The encroachments near tracks always made me nervous. Hope this drive is just the beginning - similar problems exist in many other railway stations across the Northeast.
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Manish T.
The coordination between RPF, GRP and local police is commendable. Often such drives fail due to lack of inter-department cooperation. Hope they maintain this momentum and prevent new encroachments through regular patrolling as mentioned.
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Neha R.
While the action is necessary, I wonder why these structures were allowed to come up in the first place? Railway land should be better protected to prevent encroachment rather than removing it after years. Prevention is better than cure!

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