The administration in Chitrakoot conducted a major encroachment removal drive from Bargadh Mod to the railway station in the Mau block. This action took place on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, under the direction of District Magistrate Pulkit Garg. JCB machines were used to clear illegal structures to improve traffic and railway access.
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Who led the drive and what was removed?
The operation was led by SDM Mau, Ram Rishi Raman, along with Naib Tehsildar Akhil Pandey and Station In-charge Rita Singh. The team demolished more than 20 structures, including shops, houses, tin sheds, and platforms built on public land. While some residents removed their belongings voluntarily, others faced the bulldozer action.
Why was this action taken by the administration?
Local residents had complained that illegal constructions were causing frequent traffic jams on the roads leading to the station. The administration stated that notices were issued and warnings were given via loudspeakers before the drive started. This move aligns with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s instructions from June 22, 2026, to not tolerate encroachments and to develop new railway facilities in the Bundelkhand region.
| Key Official | Role in Drive |
|---|---|
| Ram Rishi Raman | SDM Mau (Lead) |
| Pulkit Garg | District Magistrate (Direction) |
| Akhil Pandey | Naib Tehsildar |
| Rita Singh | Station In-charge |
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यह कार्रवाई 24 जून 2026 को मऊ ब्लॉक के बरगढ़ मोड़ से रेलवे स्टेशन रोड तक चलाई गई थी।
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