Assam: Golaghat Administration Takes Action Against Illegal Constructions To Improve Road Safety

GOLAGHAT: To tackle traffic congestion and improve road safety, the Golaghat district administration carried out a significant anti-encroachment drive in the crowded Pura Bangla area along NH-39 on Thursday.

This area is designated as a no-construction zone according to government regulations. The drive focused on removing illegal structures built within 75 feet on both sides of the highway, which had been causing severe traffic bottlenecks, parking problems, and contributed to an increase in road accidents.

The demolition operation was supervised by Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate Rananmay Bharadwaj. A large contingent of police and CRPF personnel was deployed to ensure the smooth execution of the drive.

Excavators were used to demolish the unauthorized constructions. Notices had been issued to the owners of the illegal structures on January 25, giving them time until January 31 to voluntarily remove the encroachments. However, since no action was taken by the deadline, the administration moved forward with the demolition.

The move was welcomed by local residents, as the Pura Bangla area is known for its heavy traffic, especially during peak hours. Many complained that the presence of illegal shops had worsened the situation, making it nearly impossible to drive through the area.

The district administration emphasized that this operation sends a strong message that violations of highway safety zones will not be tolerated. They assured that similar actions will be taken in the future to prevent unauthorized constructions and keep highways safe and accessible for everyone.

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