Jammu, June 17, KNT: The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) on Wednesday claimed to have reclaimed prime land valued at approximately ₹10 crore during an anti-encroachment drive carried out near the Jammu Railway Station in the Trikuta Nagar area.
Officials said the operation was undertaken by JDA teams to remove alleged unauthorized occupation from the land. During the drive, occupants were evicted and their belongings removed from the site as authorities proceeded with the reclamation process.
The operation was conducted with extensive security arrangements, including a large contingent of police personnel who accompanied and assisted JDA officials to ensure the drive ran smoothly and to maintain law and order.
According to JDA, the reclaimed land is located in a strategically important area near the railway station and holds substantial commercial value. Officials maintained that the action was part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to protect public land from encroachment and unauthorized occupation.
The exercise witnessed the deployment of men and machinery as officials supervised the removal of structures and belongings from the site. Authorities said the reclaimed land has now been restored to the possession of the Jammu Development Authority.
Officials described the operation as a significant step in safeguarding government assets and preventing further encroachment on public property. [KNT]
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