Bulldozer action outside Howrah Station in Bengal removes encroachments

Bulldozer Action in Howrah: Since taking office in West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has been in action mode. While action is being taken against anti-social elements, bulldozer operations have also begun. Under this, an anti-encroachment drive was conducted outside Howrah Station, removing illegal shops near the Ganga ghat and bus stand.

Heavy police force deployed
This major action targets those illegally setting up shops along the roadside. During the operation, senior officials from the IOW department, Railway Protection Force (RPF), and Howrah City Police were present with a large contingent of police. According to information, people had been setting up shops on roads and footpaths outside the station for a long time; many had even built temporary shops and occupied the area. The railway police have now removed them. With the help of bulldozers, the entire station premises has been cleared, so regular rail passengers will no longer face any inconvenience in traveling.

Howrah, West Bengal: An anti-encroachment drive was carried out outside Howrah Station in West Bengal, removing illegal shops near the Ganga ghat and bus stand. Railway Protection Force, and Howrah City Police participated. Bulldozers cleared unauthorized…

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Howrah Station

Howrah Station, officially known as Howrah Junction, is one of the oldest and busiest railway stations in India, located in the city of Howrah, West Bengal. Established in 1854, it was built to serve as the eastern terminus for the East Indian Railway, connecting Calcutta (now Kolkata) to the coalfields of Bihar. The station’s iconic Gothic-style architecture and its massive, bustling platforms have made it a historic and enduring symbol of India’s railway heritage.

Ganga ghat

The Ganga ghats are a series of stepped riverbanks along the Ganges River in India, most famously located in Varanasi. These ancient sites have served as sacred bathing and cremation grounds for thousands of years, deeply rooted in Hindu religious traditions. The ghats are believed to purify the soul and offer a path to salvation, with some dating back to the 14th century and continuously rebuilt by various rulers.