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A violent confrontation erupted today between local Councillor Vijay Ojha and officers from Posta Police Station in Barabazar’s Basantalla area over the eviction of the Jagannath Katra market. The police arrived early this morning, following a Kolkata High Court order to vacate the market to facilitate redevelopment in the area. The order mandates the removal of vendors occupying the space, which has long served as a key commercial hub. Local vendors have been protesting the eviction, citing concerns over economic loss and the lack of alternative compensation or relocation plans.
As the police began enforcing the eviction, Councillor Vijay Ojha, a vocal critic of the decision, engaged in a verbal clash with the officers. Eyewitnesses reported that the argument quickly escalated on Kalakar Street, with both sides exchanging harsh words. The market, which has been at the center of this dispute, is set to be cleared for redevelopment as part of a broader urban renewal project. Despite the protests, the police have emphasized that they are following the court’s directive and will proceed with the eviction process. Legal action is expected from those opposing the eviction, including the affected vendors and their supporters, who are calling for a reevaluation of the decision.