Bhubaneswar, June 9 -- The administration carried out a demolition drive in Mangalpur village under Aska police station limits on Tuesday, razing illegal structures that had allegedly been built on government land. The action comes amid a long-standing dispute surrounding the encroachments, which had triggered tension and incidents of conflict in the village.

Demolition Conducted Under Tight Security

The demolition operation was carried out in the presence of the Aska Tehsildar, a magistrate and police officials. Bulldozers were deployed to bring down the unauthorized structures, while authorities closely monitored the situation to prevent any disruption.

A minor tense situation developed during the drive as local residents gathered at...