Massive demolition drive in UP: Over 1,200 illegal structures were razed, freeing up 24.5 acres of land

In a massive demolition drive in Lucknow’s Akbar Nagar, over 1,200 illegal structures were razed, freeing up 24.5 acres of land. The operation, conducted under the orders of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, targeted all illegally built structures, including religious ones, irrespective of the faith they represented. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of ensuring that there were no settlements in the river basin, underscoring the government’s commitment to reclaiming and preserving public land. This significant action highlights the administration’s stringent stance against illegal encroachments.