Multiple houses destroyed in fire during encroachment removal operation in Ramnagar

An encroachment removal operation in Ramnagar turned chaotic when a sudden fire broke out, destroying multiple residential structures in the area. The administration had dispatched a team to clear illegal occupation from government-owned land when flames suddenly erupted and rapidly spread through nearby houses, reducing them to ashes within minutes.

The Anchal Adhikari (block development officer) overseeing the operation alleged that encroachment residents intentionally ignited the fire upon spotting the enforcement team. The swift and coordinated nature of the blaze has prompted officials to suspect premeditated action by those facing eviction.

Local authorities have launched an investigation to identify those responsible for the incident. Video footage captured during the operation is being reviewed to identify individuals involved in allegedly setting the fire. The exact cause of the blaze and the number of structures damaged remain under assessment.

The incident highlights ongoing tensions between administration efforts to reclaim public land and resistance from those living on encroached properties. Officials have indicated that criminal charges may be filed against those identified in the video evidence.