The Railway administration conducted a massive anti-encroachment drive at Bhikhanpur Gumti Number-2 in Bhagalpur on March 13, 2026. Officials used bulldozers to remove more than two dozen unauthorized huts built on railway land. The operation was carried out under the strict supervision of a heavy police force to ensure law and order in the busy transit area.
What happened during the demolition drive?
During the clearance operation, officials removed over 24 temporary structures and illegal settlements that were blocking the railway property.
- A fire broke out in one of the huts during the demolition process.
- The team present at the site took quick action and extinguished the flames immediately.
- Heavy police presence ensured there was no strong local resistance against the drive.
Why did the Railway take this action?
This action falls directly under the Railway Act, which allows authorities to reclaim railway land from illegal occupants. The Bhikhanpur Gumti No. 2 area is a critical transit point for the city. Clearing these encroachments will help improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety around the crossing. It also clears the path for future operational expansion and better track safety protocols for the railway network in Bhagalpur.