Raighar, 13th Oct 2025: To facilitate the widening of the main road in Raighar, Nabarangpur district, the local administration had issued notices three months ago to shopkeepers who had illegally encroached upon the road by extending their shops.
However, due to the upcoming Rath Yatra festival at the time, and following appeals from local residents, the eviction drive was temporarily put on hold. After the end of the monsoon season, the administration decided to resume the eviction work.
Today, at 9 AM, the eviction operation began near the Mauli Temple. While the process started peacefully, tensions arose near the main market and Hanuman Temple, where some shopkeepers clashed verbally with officials during the operation.
Despite these minor disputes, the administration continued the drive with the objective of ensuring proper road expansion for public convenience.
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