Siliguri, 07th August: The Jalpai More Traffic Guard launched an anti-encroachment drive on Thursday, clearing encroachments from the road connecting Thana More to Mahabirsthan in Siliguri.
During the operation, goods placed on footpaths were removed and illegally parked vehicles were towed away.
The IC of Jalpai More Traffic Guard cautioned violators against repeating such acts, stating that strict action would be taken in case of repeat offences.
Shopkeepers were also urged to support efforts to keep the city encroachment-free.
Traffic police officials further clarified that fines will be imposed on vehicles parked illegally on the roads.
Reportedly, due to illegal occupation of footpaths and unauthorized parking, pedestrians had been facing difficulties and traffic congestion had become a recurring issue in the Thana More to Mahabirsthan stretch.
The drive was conducted to ease these problems and restore order to the area.