Guwahati, Feb 15 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), which operates in the northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar, has been actively conducting eviction drives to remove unauthorised encroachments on railway land across its jurisdiction.
NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma on Saturday said as part of its commitment towards ensuring the safety, security and smooth operations of railway works along its premises, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of NFR carries out checks and eviction drives from time to time at key railway locations.
Recently, the Engineering Department, with the support of RPF of NFR, undertook a large-scale eviction operation at the Jalpaiguri railway station area in north Bengal, resulting in the dismantling of around 70 unauthorised non-concrete ‘Kachha’ structures. This major step reinforces NFR’s continuous efforts to safeguard railway property from illegal occupation, the CPRO said.
On January 23, a similar operation was conducted at New Jalpaiguri Railway Colony, leading to the removal of an unauthorised structure.
Sharma said that these initiatives are crucial in maintaining clear railway premises, ensuring unimpeded railway operations and preventing unauthorised settlements that pose safety risks.
“RPF of NFR undertakes regular monitoring and preventive measures to curb encroachments before they become entrenched,” the NFR official said.
He said that the awareness campaigns, surveillance patrols and strict enforcement actions are part of the strategic moves adopted by NFR and its protection unit to deter further unauthorised encroachments.
“NFR remains steadfast in its mission towards keeping railway lands and property free from encroachments.”
The NFR CPRO said that the passengers and stakeholders are urged to cooperate with railway authorities and report any unauthorised occupation of railway property.
The NFR is committed to upholding the integrity of railway infrastructure, ensuring safety and providing an obstruction-free railway network for the smooth movement of trains and passengers, he said.
–IANS
sc/dan
