“Uttar Pradesh: Massive anti-encroachment drive launched in Sambhal to reclaim public land”, Organiser, June 28, 2025:
“An anti-encroachment drive was carried out in Sambhal on June 28, as part of an ongoing initiative to remove illegal structures occupying public land, roads, and drains, stated officials.
District Magistrate (DM) Rajendra Pensiya stated that notices were being issued, and if these notices were ignored, the municipality would carry out demolition to clear the encroached spaces.
“Anti-encroachment drive is going on everywhere in Sambhal… Wherever there is encroachment on public land, roads or drains, it is being removed. Notice is given first, and if it is still not removed, demolition is carried out by the Municipality…As of now, a notice has been issued to 900 people…” DM Pensiya told media……”
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