Heavy police deployment as anti-encroachment drive clears area outside West Bengal's Howrah station
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 17, 2026, 12:22 (IST)
Authorities conducted a massive anti-encroachment drive outside Howrah railway station. Bulldozers demolished makeshift shops and illegal structures. The operation aimed to improve passenger convenience and clear railway land. Security personnel were deployed to prevent untoward incidents. Some vendors alleged inadequate notice and expressed concerns about their livelihoods. The drive aimed to clear illegal occupation and improve pedestrian movement.