Jammu Tawi, June 18 -- The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) launched a demolition drive near Jammu railway station on Wednesday, clearing over 30 illegal structures and reclaiming encroached land valued at Rs 10 crore, officials said.
The early morning action targeted unauthorised commercial units, including dhabas and shops, occupying prime urban land, the officials said.
Teams of the JDA, in coordination with the district administration, reclaimed half an acre of prime land opposite Mangal Market, behind Vaishnavi Dham and near Jammu railway station, they said.
The land had been under unauthorised occupation for several years, with a number of dhabas and commercial establishments illegally operated by two individuals, they added.
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