Eight days after the Supreme Court directed that “all necessary measures” be taken to “remove encroachment on subject forest land” in Faridabad’s Khori village, the district Justice of the Peace ordered the gathering of 5 or extra individuals “within 200 meters of the encroachment”. has been banned. Area” in the village “until the completion of the work”.
In the order, District Magistrate Yashpal mentioned that the Deputy Commissioner of Police (NIT), in a letter to him on Monday, has directed that “whereas eradicating the encroachment, an enormous protest could also be launched by the occupants and there’s additionally a risk of That some miscreants might make the most of the scenario to create disturbance which can result in legislation and order downside.
“It appears to me that the entry of all persons other than the staff on duty, including the police personnel, would allow the smooth removal of encroachments in village Khori and carrying any arms/firearms and any other weapon. likely to hinder. Crime and assembly of five or more persons within a radius of 200 meters of the village…is likely to cause disturbance in the maintenance of peace and tranquility and in the smooth removal of encroachments,” the order mentioned.
On June 7, the Supreme Court directed the Faridabad Municipal Corporation (MCF) to “take all necessary measures to remove encroachments on subject forest land, without exception, not exceeding six weeks from the date of the order”. Had given. The order mentioned, “The State Police in general and local police in particular shall provide necessary and adequate logistic support, so as to enable the Corporation to implement the directions given by us to evict the occupants/encroachers including forcible eviction from the forest land concerned.” to be enabled.”
The subsequent listening to of the case has been fastened for July 27.
“The Supreme Court order is very clear that we have to act within six weeks, and all our three departments, municipal corporation, district administration and police are working on a strategy. We will conduct the demolition as the orders are very clear,” mentioned MCF commissioner Garima Mittal. “We will take action as per the strategy, we are definitely talking with the residents, notices have also been issued, but action will be taken, and will be done soon,” she mentioned.
Faridabad Police mentioned that their jawans are already on alert. DCP (NIT) Dr Anshu Singla mentioned, “When action is taken, personnel will be deployed with anti-riot equipment to deal with any kind of situation.”
Residents of buildings which can be set to be demolished within the coming weeks say they won’t depart their houses till they’re given different housing.
Shikha, who has been residing within the village for the previous 12 years, and whose home is one among 10,000 items going through demolition, mentioned, “We have been residing right here for therefore lengthy, they’re greater than us now. Where do you count on to go? If they need us to go, they need to give us different lodging.”
On Tuesday afternoon, the Faridabad police additionally detained Nirmal Gorana, basic secretary of Bandhua Mukti Morcha. In an announcement launched on Tuesday night, “organizations and people’s movements in solidarity with the residents of Khori village” together with Basti Suraksha Manch, Working People’s Charter and National Alliance of People’s Movements alleged that Gorana had been “picked up”. warrant” round 2.10 pm when he was on his method again after visiting Khori village.
“Despite a number of requests made by legal professionals, Surajkund police shouldn’t be informing about his whereabouts. The police is patrolling each avenue and each sq. in Khori village…arresting folks arbitrarily.”
The Faridabad Police is but to concern an announcement on Gorana’s custody.
.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
