The Uttar Pradesh government has recently initiated a robust anti-encroachment campaign targeting illegal constructions along the India-Nepal border. In a move to reclaim government land and uphold national security, the state has taken action against over 250 illegal encroachments in multiple districts, as outlined in an official statement.
The encroachment removal campaign, which focused on areas within a 10-15 km radius of the border, resulted in the dismantling of unauthorized constructions and religious institutions. Specifically, 89 illegal structures were cleared in Bahraich, 119 in Shravasti, and 17 unauthorised madrasas were identified and dealt with.
Additional action was taken in Siddharthnagar, where 11 illegal structures were removed, and Maharajganj, where 19 encroachments were addressed. In Balrampur, seven encroachments on government land were identified, with two voluntarily removed and further action pending for the remaining five.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to curb illegal encroachments, which has included earlier drives like the removal of illegal settlements on Army land in Ghaziabad. Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqf and Haj, Danish Azad Ansari, previously emphasized the need to address land encroachments, calling for the Waqf Amendment Bill to be a priority.
The campaign reflects a concerted effort by the state government to restore land to its rightful ownership and ensure the security and integrity of the border regions.
