Western Railway Initiates Anti-Encroachment Drive in Bandra East, Mumbai
Western Railway launches massive anti-encroachment drive in Mumbai’s Bandra East till May 23
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Western Railway has launched a significant anti-encroachment drive in Garib Nagar, Bandra East, Mumbai, following a Bombay High Court order. The operation, supported by local authorities and police, is set to continue until May 23, amidst heavy security and resident protests.
- 01The anti-encroachment drive targets illegal structures in Garib Nagar, a locality near Bandra East railway station.
- 02The operation is being conducted with assistance from the Mumbai Police, Railway Protection Force (RPF), and Government Railway Police (GRP).
- 03Protests from local residents have been reported as the demolition activities commence.
- 04The drive follows a clearance from the Bombay High Court, which authorized the action against encroachments.
- 05The operation is expected to maintain a heavy security presence throughout its duration.
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Western Railway has initiated a large-scale anti-encroachment and demolition drive in Garib Nagar, located near Bandra East railway station in Mumbai, following a directive from the Bombay High Court. This operation, which aims to remove illegal structures, is scheduled to continue until May 23. The drive is being supported by various civic authorities, including the Mumbai Police, Railway Protection Force (RPF), and Government Railway Police (GRP), ensuring a significant security presence. However, the operation has sparked protests from local residents who are opposing the demolitions.
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The drive may significantly affect local residents by displacing those living in the encroached areas.
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