The eviction drive, started on Tuesday, in Salia Sahi continues as the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and the Commissionerate Police jointly carried out the large-scale demolition drive.

Meanwhile, the residents have protested the demolition, refusing to move to the transit house provided by the BMC.

After their homes were demolished on Tuesday, several residents gathered near an open ground and spent the night under the cold winter sky.

Demand Land from the Govt

The residents, who have been living in the area for years now, demand land from the government, arguing that the temporary houses arranged by the BMC cannot accommodate more than two people. They have set up tarpaulin covers to store their belongings and stayed outside while co

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