Itanagar, Aug. 11 -- Expressing serious concern over rampant encroachment of government land and properties, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu today issued a stern warning, stating that such acts - especially by those in public service - will not be tolerated and offenders must be prepared to face consequences.

"Government land belongs to the people, not the individuals. Encroachment, especially by those entrusted with public service, is unacceptable. If you choose to encroach, you must also be prepared to face the consequences," Khandu said.

The Chief Minister was speaking at his Secretariat office while virtually laying the foundation stone for Phase-II of the Housing Redevelopment Project in four sectors of the capital - P-...