In Bhopal, bulldozers target 110 shops... 1,000 policemen deployed, 8 SDMs assigned

With stringent security in Bhopal, the government bulldozers are razing shops. No one was allowed entry. Subhash Nagar Market was the focal point of today’s operation. For constructing the third lane of Subhash Nagar Bridge, 110 shops are set for removal. Shopkeepers were given till Saturday to clear out their goods. Today, the team has arrived to break down the shops.
Police force deployed on site. (Photo: Aajtak)

Source: aajtak

In the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, a major operation to remove encroachments in Subhash Nagar Market commenced this Sunday morning. A bridge is being constructed, necessitating the removal of 110 shops. Shopkeepers were given until Saturday to vacate the premises. Once the deadline passed, the authorities mobilized a bulldozer amidst tight security on Sunday morning.

A significant police presence was deployed during the operation, with around 1,000 policemen, 8 Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), and multiple local administrative teams on site.

Bulldozers at work in Bhopal on 110 shops... 1,000 policemen, 8 SDMs on duty

Source: aajtak

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The administration cordoned off approximately a 1-kilometer radius with barricades to prevent anyone from approaching the operation site. Throughout this process, the media was prohibited from covering the event. Police kept media personnel at a distance from the scene.

Bulldozers at work in Bhopal on 110 shops... 1,000 policemen, 8 SDMs on duty

Source: aajtak

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This operation was conducted under stringent security measures in Subhash Nagar Market. The construction of the third lane of Subhash Nagar Bridge is underway, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion in the city. Shopkeepers were previously notified and given time to vacate their premises.

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