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Jammu Expands Land-Recovery Drive, Reclaims 1.75 Acres After 16-Acre Sweep

Officials escalate pressure on alleged land grabbers through investigations, with potential utility cutoffs under consideration.

Overview

  • On day two, authorities retrieved 14 kanals (1.75 acres) at Harsa Dabbar, with the site proposed for office buildings and a police post.
  • The first day’s action freed 130 kanals (over 16 acres) at Sikanderpur in Bishnah tehsil, with more than 15 unlawful structures demolished.
  • The reclaimed Sikanderpur parcels fall under Khasra Nos. 308, 389 and 2206, with an estimated value of ₹50–60 crore.
  • The operation was directed by District Magistrate Rakesh Minhas and coordinated with SSP Joginder Singh, using revenue staff supported by police and Central Paramilitary Forces.
  • Police and revenue agencies are probing alleged land‑grabbing networks, including occupants booked under the NDPS Act, as the administration weighs denying power and water to unauthorized buildings.