On Saturday, the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) in Gurugram, Haryana, India, launched a large-scale anti-encroachment drive, demolishing over 1,100 illegal structures across several private colonies. This initiative was in response to an order from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which directed the removal of unauthorized constructions, particularly those exceeding the permissible height of stilt plus four floors. The enforcement teams targeted various violations, including 315 guard rooms, 215 parkland encroachments, and over 250 illegal ramps and staircases. Amit Madholia, the district town planner (enforcement), emphasized the importance of compliance and urged property owners to voluntarily remove illegal structures before the enforcement action. The drive, which identified the highest number of violations in DLF Phase 1, aims to clear obstructions in public spaces and will continue for four days, with an action report expected by April 22.