Ludhiana, July 6, 2023 (Yes Punjab News)
Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) on Thursday removed encroachments over hundreds acres of land in Sekhowal, Salempur, Selkiana, Haider Nagar, Garcha, Garhi Fazil falling under Koom Kalan area of the district.
The action was taken on the orders of government as the land was proposed for setting up a mega textile park under PM Mitra Scheme.
As per orders, a special team comprising officials from GLADA, revenue department reached with a heavy police force to clear the encroachments.
A spokesman said that proper public announcements were ensured well before the action. He said that most encroachments include shanties, boundary walls on the land in these areas besides fencing was also done around the reclaimed lands.
He said that GLADA was also planning more demolition drives in upcoming weeks and appealed to the general public not to purchase property/plots/buildings in unauthorized colonies as GLADA will not provide any facilities like water supply, sewerage, electricity connections, street lights etc.
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