SMB, police resume eviction drive at Khyndai Lad
Officials from the Shillong Municipal Board (SMB), accompanied by police personnel, resumed their eviction drive against street vendors in the Khyndai Lad area on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The inspection was part of ongoing efforts to curb encroachment on public footpaths and streets, which authorities say has severely obstructed pedestrian movement.
Several vendors were seen resisting the eviction, leading to tense exchanges between municipal staff and the hawkers. The SMB stated that the operation is being conducted in accordance with municipal regulations and reiterated that designated vending zones have been provided for licensed vendors.
Officials warned that non-compliance could result in confiscation of goods and cancellation of vending certificates.The Board also reminded that ...