Eviction Drive Sparks Tension in Niladri Vihar, Bhubaneswar

Police and municipal officials carried out an eviction drive in the Niladri Vihar residential area of Bhubaneswar, targeting illegal encroachments on public land. The operation, conducted in the early hours, saw residents and local protestors gather outside the site, leading to a tense standoff. Authorities maintained that the encroachments violated city zoning regulations and were removed to restore public space. The incident was reported by Kanak News Odisha, which noted that the situation remained under control after a brief period of confrontation.