Siliguri, 04th June: The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Wednesday carried out an eviction drive in Ashram Para, Durga Das Banerjee Road, under Ward No. 14, leading to tension in the area.
According to sources, the dispute dates back to 2011 when Gautam Das purchased a house in the locality but was unable to take possession due to resistance from the occupants. The matter was taken to court, and after a prolonged legal battle, the verdict came in favour of Gautam Das.
Following the court order, SMC officials, accompanied by a substantial police force, initiated the eviction process on Wednesday morning. Although the operation initially caused unrest, the situation was soon brought under control by the police.