Demolition teams reached Lohia Nagar early in the morning, where multiple unauthorized constructions were razed under administrative supervision. Police personnel remained stationed across the locality to prevent unrest, following sporadic incidents of resistance earlier in the week.
The intensified action comes a day after a 59-year-old Durga Mandir was demolished in Munger. The temple, situated near the Naya Ramnagar police station, was removed by NHAI’s construction agency to clear the alignment for the four-lane Munger–Mirza Chowki highway. According to locals, Durga Puja had been celebrated at the site since 1964, and the temple itself dated back to 1966. Officials noted that a new Durga temple had already been constructed nearby prior to the demolition.
In Samastipur, the crackdown has prompted unrest. Homes belonging to nearly 280 families accused of encroaching government land were demolished this week, triggering violent reactions from affected residents. Crops were set ablaze, and police resorted to lathi-charge to control the situation.
Authorities in Begusarai also recovered illegal liquor buried beneath huts during the clearance operation. The district administration increased security after stone-pelting incidents were reported on two consecutive days, deploying additional personnel to maintain order.
The statewide campaign is expected to continue in the coming days as the government pushes to reclaim public land and ensure smooth progress of infrastructure projects. Officials say more areas have been identified for action, though resistance from local residents remains a key challenge.
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