30+ buildings demolished for road expansion in Varanasi
Representative AI image VARANASI: On Thursday, significant portions of over 32 out of 41 buildings in the Baulia Lehartara area were demolished as part of the project for the six-lane Mohansarai-Cantt railway station road. Under strict security, a Public Works Department (PWD) team, led by Executive Engineer K.K. Singh, arrived with numerous earthmovers, bulldozers, loaders, and dumpers to begin the demolition. As part of the Rs 410 crore project, the work on the stretch from Mohansarai to Collectory Farm (Chandpur) is nearly complete. Despite serving eviction notices to building owners in 2025, the PWD had been unable to proceed with…