The district administration, finally, pulled down an encroached portion of the prominent Laxminaryan Mandir at OT Road here on Friday.
The long-pending eviction while was necessitated for expansion of the OT road yet the district administration on several earlier occasions had failed to execute the work due to protest by the temple trust and locals.
Sub-Collector Nilu Mohapatra, City DSP Manoj Rout and Sadar SDPO Pravash Pal along with police force were present.
The extended portion of the temple, comprising Natya Mandir, was demolished. However, there was no protest from any corner.
Sub-Collector Mohapatra said, “The area is under CrPC 144. Unlike previous occasions, there was no protest from any quarter, and it is completely peaceful. However, the temple committee has demanded some compensation on account of the loss and damages. We informed that it would be considered by a panel.”
