Dehradun, July 14 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

NAINITAL, 12 Jul: Nainital witnessed a significant anti-encroachment operation on Saturday in the Bhumiadhar area. The administration demolished 25 roadside shops that were illegally built. The operation was led by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Nawazish Khaliq and it faced considerable pushback from shopkeepers and local residents, especially from women, who protested loudly. They accused the administration of taking away their livelihoods. A large police presence was on-site to keep order during the operation.

Speaking to the media, SDM Khaliq claimed that these shops had encroached on the main road. This created obstacles for vehicles and increased the risk of accidents. He mentioned that the...