Imphal, July 12 -- Authorities on Saturday carried out an eviction drive along the Keishampat to Malom stretch on the Imphal Airport road in Imphal West district of Manipur to remove unauthorized structures encroaching on public spaces.

The drive, led by the Imphal West district administration, was conducted with support from the Manipur Police, CRPF, and revenue department officials.

A JCB machine was deployed during the operation. The eviction was supervised by Imphal West Deputy Commissioner Mayanglangbam Rajkumar.

According to the Deputy Commissioner, the action is part of a wider campaign to clear public areas of illegal constructions such as house extensions, shops, sheds, and debris that have been obstructing roads and footpaths...