MEERUT, June 29 -- In a major anti-encroachment action, the Sambhal district administration in Uttar Pradesh has reclaimed 38 bighas of gram sabha land valued at approximately Rs.101 crore in Takht Gusai on Moradabad Road and restored it to the village community following an order from the deputy director of consolidation court. The land had allegedly remained under private occupation for nearly six decades.

Confirming it, Sambhal DM Ankit Khandelwal said the administration has erected official signboards there. Notices will now be issued to individuals commercially occupying parts of the property, directing them to vacate the land.

The action followed a site inspection conducted on Sunday by DM Khandelwal and SP Krishan Kumar Bishnoi, ...