3K cops conduct flag march in Khori village

Tribune News Service

Faridabad, June 21

Around 3,000 policemen led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (NIT) Anshu Singla today conducted a flag march in the district’s Lakkarpur Khori village, which faces demolition following a Supreme Court order.

The top court has ordered the eviction of encroachers from around 10,000 residential structures constructed illegally at Lakkarpur Khori village in Aravalli forest area of Faridabad district.

A police spokesperson said the motive of the flag march was to ensure law and order in the village during the demolition drive expected to be carried out soon.

The march was preceded by a meeting of officials to chalk out a strategy to tackle any law and order situation during the drive, the spokesperson said, adding it had helped the police to understand the local topography and preempt any untoward situation that might arise during the drive.

In all, three DCPs, 14 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), 50 Inspectors, 100 Sub-inspectors, and more than 2,800 constables and head constables were part of the flag march.

Sources say the presence of the police personnel and the CID has been increased in the village in the wake of the recent protest by villagers.

A majority of residents has decided to stay put till the demolition drive, raising apprehension of protest by them during the demolition.