Bhubaneswar, 16/12: The eviction of encroachments around the 11th century Lingaraj temple is going on to facilitate the periphery development and beautification.

Meanwhile, chief minister Naveen Patnaik has recently announced a compensation package for the people and shop owners to be affected by the eviction.

As there is palpable tension due to the ongoing eviction drive by the administration, armed police forces have been deployed to maintain law and order.