A young woman tried to commit suicide by consuming poisnuous substance while others scuffled with anti-encroachment squad which had gone to remove encroachement in Arjun Nagar area of Ashoka Garden on Wednesday.
Huge ruckus was created by locals in the Ashoka Garden area of the state capital during the removal of encroachment. The women first quarreled with the corporation staff, then a girl tried to eat poisonous substances. However, the corporation staff snatched the poisonous substance. Due to the dispute, the Aishbagh police station also took strict action. After that the encroachment could be removed.
The matter is of Arjun Nagar of Zone-11 Ashoka Garden on Wednesday.
Encroachment in-charge Nasir Khan said that a woman named Arifa had built a house in the community building in Arjun Nagar. To raze it, the team reached the spot along with the police. During this, in front of the team, a girl tried to eat the poisonous substance. The family was forced to stop the action.
Encroachment in-charge Khan said that there was encroachment on the septic tank for 15 years in about 2000 square feet; they gave notice for the past two years to remove it, but it was not removed. They also visited in May. Then the family members had mentioned about marriage, so they had given time till June 6.
During the action, the encroachers also clashed with the staff. Zone in-charge Mukesh Khemiya, encroachment in-charge Khan, JP Tomar and Aishbagh police removed the encroachers.