17 Agra cops face action over encroachment

Agra | Tuesday | 13th November, 2018

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The team comprising 17 men of Agra Fort police out-post failed to follow orders and curb the encroachment." AGRA: In an unprecedented move, the entire staff of a police out-post was shifted and sent to Police Lines for allegedly failing to curb illegal encroachment on streets close to Agra Red Fort, which is a tourist destination.The decision was taken by senior superintendent of police, Agra, Amit Pathak.On Tuesday afternoon, SSP Pathak along with Agra municipal corporation team conducted a surprise check and found streets, footpath and roundabout near Bijli Ghar and Fort heavily encroached by shops, auto rickshaw and illegal parked vehicles.Speaking to TOI, Amit Kumar, public relation officer of Agra police , said, "The SSP was disappointed over leniency and negligence of Agra Fort police out-post men..