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Anti-encroachment drive continues in UP along Nepal border

Lucknow, Apr 29 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government continued its anti-encroachment drive along Nepal border for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, as many illegal religious places and encroachments were demolished, official sources said here.
Sources said that at the same time, unrecognised madrasas were also sealed by the enforcement agencies.
"Overall, hundreds of illegal encroachments have been removed so far. The campaign not only seeks to strengthen law and order but is also being considered as a part of the government's strategy to stop any possible activity from across the border," they said.
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