SHILLONG, JULY 18: The Shillong Cantonment Board (SCB) on Monday evicted over 35 houses and 10 shops which were illegally constructed on its land at Jhalupara market.
The eviction drive was conducted in the presence of a district magistrate and police personnel.
Around 30-35 houses and 10 shops, which were illegally constructed at Kat Godown Mawbah were evicted and demolished amid stiff opposition from the residents.
Speaking to reporters, one Vicky Lyngwa alleged that the SCB had not issued any notice to the tenants and this action by the board is a violation against human rights.
“We understand that the land might belong to the government or the land might be in dispute but on humanitarian grounds, the board should have given us time to shift all of our belongings” said Lyngwa.
Other residents alleged that the police personnel and the district administration did not pay heed to their plea but they continue to use force to take out their belongings before dismantling the shops and various rented houses.
By Our Reporter
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