Siliguri, 06th August: Residents of Sitala Para in Siliguri’s Ward No. 31 dismantled an unauthorized structure on government land amid rising tensions during the Siliguri Municipal Corporation’s (SMC) anti-encroachment drive. On Tuesday, SMC workers arrived to demolish the illegal house, which had been constructed without proper authorization. However, they faced significant resistance from the local community.
Reports indicate that the residents were only given notice a day prior to the scheduled demolition, leading to widespread anger and frustration. The abrupt notice left them with little time to address the situation, resulting in a confrontation that halted the demolition process. Eventually, under the supervision of Municipal Corporation officials, the residents took it upon themselves to dismantle the illegal structure, marking a significant moment in the ongoing campaign against encroachments in Siliguri.