Dimapur, June 13 -- The Nagaland government on Friday carried out an eviction drive at Dimapur airport land in Diphupar village to reclaim approximately 17.9 acres of land illegally occupied by 22 individuals.

A total of 24 structures, including four RCC buildings, three semi-concrete structures, and 17 thatched houses, were dismantled during the eviction drive.

During a press briefing after the eviction drive, Chumoukedima DC Polan John said the district administrations of Dimapur and Chumoukedima, along with the police and all relevant departments, carried out the eviction drive in the presence of independent observers from tribal bodies and civil society organizations of both Dimapur and Chumoukedima, as well as independent witnesses...