JDA’s Anti-Encroachment drive recovers over 23 Kanal of State Land in Ploura

Jammu, Aug 06: In a decisive enforcement action, the Jammu Development Authority (JDA), backed by the District Administration and local police, reclaimed 23 Kanal 13 Marla of government land from unlawful occupation in Ploura on Wednesday.
The anti-encroachment drive targeted Khasra No. 1080, a parcel of prime land under JDA’s jurisdiction, which had been illicitly seized by private individuals falsely asserting ownership. Despite being formally instructed to halt all unauthorized activities on August 4, the encroachers defied the order and continued constructing a boundary wall under the cover of darkness.
Taking strong note of the defiance, Vice Chairman JDA, Rupesh Kumar (IAS), promptly initiated a coordinated operation. The enforcement team swiftly dismantled the illegal structure and restored possession of the land to the Authority, all without any disruption to public order.
Officials confirmed that the action is part of a broader effort to protect public land, deter illegal occupations, and maintain planned urban growth in the Jammu region. The JDA reaffirmed its uncompromising stance against encroachments and issued a stern warning to individuals or entities engaging in unauthorized development on government property.