Itanagar, June 29: In view of the monsoon season and the risks associated with it the Capital District Administration carried out eviction of vending outlets constructed over drains along the National Highway at 6-kilo today.
The team was led by ADC Itanagar Datum Gadi who was accompanied by EAC Itanagar Takam Nicholas, EAC (Judicial) Tamo Dadda, SDPO Kengo Dirchi and his team, Town Planner Dacha Bagang, and engineers from the Highway Department.
DC Capital Itanagar, Shweta Nagarkoti Mehta,  stated that with the onset of the monsoon season, the Administration has been working diligently to implement measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. The monsoon season brings an increased risk of landslides, flooding, and other weather-related hazards, posing significant dangers to both vendors and the public, she said. Informing about the eviction, she said that vendors were running their vending outlets over drains, which poses a great threat to their lives. Notices were issued to shift to safer areas, regular announcements were also made to inform them of the probable risks of residing in such vulnerable locations and to move to safer locations. Despite these warnings, the vendors were still continuing to run their outlets and hence it was necessary to carry out the eviction to prevent potential accidents and ensure everyone’s safety. Also, multiple complaints were received by the DA regarding encroachment over the drains in the 6 kilo area. The occupants on the other side who were not sitting over the drains were not evicted, informed the DC. 
 The DC stressed that the top priority is to protect lives and minimize damage to property. While this may cause some inconvenience, it is a necessary step to ensure everyone's safety. The DC praised the entire team of magistrates and police for their excellent coordination in successfully carrying out the eviction drive. The DC informed that areas are also being identified where encroachment has taken place over drains and can pose danger during the heavy rains. She has advised all such illegal occupants to vacate such areas and move to safer locations. The DC further informed that the eviction drive will continue in all vulnerable and disaster-prone areas of the Capital.

---

Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
Email: kenterjoyaz@easternsentinel.in / editoreasternsentinel@gmail.com
Phone: 0360-2212313

<< Back to News List