The State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) jawans staying at the Gateway of India following their deployment to protect the Taj hotel, which bore the brunt of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, have been evicted from the heritage monument, officials said.
Colaba police removed the belongings of the jawans last night, they said.
Maharashtra home minister RR Patil later visited the spot and directed that tents be provided for the jawans who were using the monument premises as living quarters in absence of proper accommodation for the last two months.
Meanwhile, commenting on the issue, chief minister Ashok Chavan said there was scarcity of accommodation for policemen, but the state government was taking measures to rectify the situation.
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