In Jamshedpur, bulldozer destroyed 32 shops near Tatanagar station, encroachment removed for station redevelopment.

News India Live, Digital Desk: As part of the ongoing redevelopment works to make Tatanagar Railway Station world class, the railway land was freed from encroachment. The administration used 3 bulldozers (JCB) to clear the shops on the road leading from the station to Kitadih.

Key Highlights of Action

Reason: Widening of Tata-Kitadih main road and expansion of station lobby. Railways is working on a plan to build a new roundabout and parking zone here.

High Court order: Jharkhand High Court had given one month’s time to the shopkeepers on January 22, after which this action was taken.

Bulldozers operated in these areas: Shops and kiosks around Kitadih Road, Khasmahal and Golpahari were removed.

Security: A large number of security forces along with Tatanagar RPF, GRP and local Baghbeda police were deployed to deal with any protest.

Shopkeepers’ protest and pain

Many shopkeepers and their family members looked emotional during the action.

Demand for alternative location: Shopkeepers claim that the High Court has directed the Railways to provide relief to the displaced within 42 days. alternative land Order was given to mark them, but till now no place has been given to them.

Preparation ahead of time: The administration had made the announcement through loudspeaker on Wednesday evening itself, due to which most of the shopkeepers had already taken out their valuables.

New look of Tatanagar station

About ₹350 crore Tatanagar station is being equipped with modern facilities at a cost of Rs. Now here after the encroachment is removed:

Separate lanes will be made for entry and exit of the station.

A large waiting area and green park will be developed for passengers.

The road will be wide for vehicles coming from Burmamines overbridge.