Proposed herbal park encroached on
By Sachitra Mahendra
A state owned block of land called 'Osu Uyana' allocated for growing herbs, is reportedly being encroached on by a gem businessman from Talangama allegedly with the connivance of a top official in the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA).

Although several complaints have been lodged with the Talangama police against the alleged encroachment, no action has been taken so far. The Sunday Times learns that the top NHDA official had allegedly taken a bribe from the businessman. As a result, the official has failed to make a prompt complaint to the Police. He has only made a complaint against the businessman on the orders of another NHDA official.

The alleged encroachment had started a few months ago with the construction of a fence around the land, depriving others from parking or turning their vehicles. The valuable jak trees on the land had been felled. A perch of land in the area is said to be valued at around Rs. 250,000.

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