Encroachments between Hanspal-Phulnakhara along NH-5 demolished

Bhubaneswar, November 10: Continuing its
demolition drive spree, the joint eviction team of Bhubaneswar Development
Authority (BDA), Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), General
Administration (GA) department on Monday demolished nearly 45 shops (Asbestos and Thatched), 14 cabins and 10 boundary walls along
the NH 5 between Hanspal and Phunakhara.

The demolition drive was carried out for expansion of the national
highway. Four excavators were engaged for the demolition.

BDA enforcement officer Deba Prasad Dash said that the
eviction drive will also continue on Tuesday.

Adequate security arrangements were made to avoid any
eventuality.

Last week, the eviction squad demolished four temples near
Rasulgarh square for expansion of the National Highway 5.