The district administration of South Salmara Mancachar district has launched an eviction drive at the Sukhasar Fattapara market.

The newly openedshops in the market have been evicted by the administration which has more than40 shops.

An official of the district administration said that a section of the businessman has started the business establishment on both sides of Hatsingimari-Khopatia's new road without the permission of the administration.

The administration has taken the step after the locals' complaints of the problems created due to the construction of the shops on both sides of the road.

One of thetraders whose shop has been evicted said that the administration has not issuedany notices before the eviction.