The district administration on Friday continued its anti-encroachment drive on State Highway (SH)-10 near the OMP Milan Market. On the second day of the eviction, more than 100 shops and houses built on Government land were demolished.
A three-storied building was razed to the ground. The local residents protested against the eviction of small shopkeepers and businessman.
The locals demanded that demolition of big building and shops which are constructed over Government land and encroached by some rich and influential people. However, Magistrate and Sub-Collector AK Jena took immediate steps for demolition of the big buildings. Armed police was deployed to control any law and order situation.Earlier on Thursday, Jharsuguda Municipality and National Highway authorities evicted roadside encroachments near NH-49 where more than 300 shops were demolished. The district officials said they would conduct an eviction drive on Saturday in OMP area and both sides of the municipal road.