Azamgarh News: Anti-encroachment drive at Phulpur Railway Station, 100 shops and 12 houses demolished
A joint team of Indian Railways and the local administration carried out a major anti-encroachment drive at Phulpur Railway Station road in Azamgarh. The operation lasted for three consecutive days from July 2 to July 4, 2026. The drive aimed to clear illegal structures on government and railway land to improve traffic flow.
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What happened during the Phulpur demolition drive?
The demolition campaign took place from Khuraso Mod to the main entrance of the railway station and extended toward the Udpur Bachulal petrol pump. On Saturday, July 4, the administration demolished about one hundred shops and twelve houses. This action was taken after the Public Works Department (PWD) issued notices to 115 encroachers.
Who led the operation and why was it done?
The administrative team was led by SDM Ashok Kumar and Naib Tehsildar Rajaram. To maintain law and order, police forces from four different stations were deployed, with CO Kiran Pal Singh and Kotwal Devendra Pratap Singh overseeing security. Officials stated that the move was necessary to reduce traffic congestion on the Lucknow-Ballia highway.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates of Operation | July 2 to July 4, 2026 |
| Total Notices Issued | 115 |
| Structures Demolished | 100 shops and 12 houses |
| Primary Goal | Streamline Lucknow-Ballia highway traffic |
| Leading Official | SDM Ashok Kumar |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
फूलपुर रेलवे स्टेशन रोड पर कार्रवाई क्यों की गई?
यह कार्रवाई रेलवे और सरकारी जमीन से अवैध कब्जा हटाने के लिए की गई ताकि लखनऊ-बलिया हाईवे पर ट्रैफिक जाम की समस्या को कम किया जा सके।
इस अभियान में कुल कितने लोगों को नोटिस दिया गया था?
लोक निर्माण विभाग (PWD) द्वारा कुल 115 अतिक्रमणकारियों को नोटिस जारी किए गए थे।