Port Blair, May 3: Continuing with the drive against encroachments over Government lands, the revenue officials of Ferrargunj Tehsil under South Andaman District carried out eviction drive at Guptapara village under Ferrargunj Tehsil. With the assistance of Patwari, Patwari Assistant, APWD labourers and Police personnel of P.S. Humprygunj, temporary structures erected over govt. land were dismantled/removed and an area measuring 1000 sq. mtrs was vacated and restored to its original status.

Showing zero tolerance to encroachments over govt. land during the past one week extensive drives were conducted in the entire South Andaman District and an area measuring around 6863 sq. mtrs of land has since been restored.

The general public is again cautioned to refrain from such activities and further requested to contact the District Administration in case of any complaint against such illegal activities. They can pass on information to the District Control Room over the following numbers 03192-240127/238881/1070 and whatsapp number 9531888844. The identity of persons providing such information will be kept anonymous.