A major campaign to remove encroachments from forest department land on the Taragarh hills in Ajmer district, Rajasthan, was launched on Saturday morning. Approximately 268 illegal constructions existed in this area near the Khwaja Garib Nawaz Dargah, of which around 200 cabin-like shops are being removed with bulldozers. The administration has clarified that this action is strictly against illegal encroachments and is being carried out following due process.
Security at Every Turn
Since the Taragarh area is considered religiously sensitive, the administration made extensive security arrangements before the operation. The entire area has been transformed into a cantonment, and more than 500 security personnel have been deployed to deal with any untoward situation. This includes police, as well as Forest Department, Home Guard, and Civil Defense personnel. District Superintendent of Police Vandita Rana stated that this campaign is being conducted with full vigilance, keeping law and order in mind.
Appeal from the Administration
The administration says that this action to remove encroachments is entirely legal and is not intended to hurt any community or religious sentiment. Local people have been appealed to maintain peace and cooperate in maintaining law and order. Officials are constantly monitoring the situation and are ready to prevent any kind of disturbance.
This campaign underway in Taragarh is not only an important step towards freeing forest land, but it also signals that the administration is now taking a strict stance against illegal occupations.
