Kutch Demolition Drive: 130 Illegal Encroachments Removed in Gandhidham by Civic Body

The Gandhidham Municipal Corporation (GMC) has began demolition drive to clear 130 illegal encroachments with police support on Friday morning, February 27, as part of ongoing urban development initiatives. 

Deputy Municipal Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Ramanuj stated that the corporation aims to free the city from encroachments on both public roads and private plots. 

#WATCH | Gandhidham, Gujarat | Municipal Corporation Deputy Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Ramanuj says, "Gandhidham Municipal Corporation is making efforts to make the city free from encroachments as part of its development initiatives... The corporation is focusing on clearing… https://t.co/pECi2rJnzXpic.twitter.com/4lFkucDMIh

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Speaking to the news agency ANI, Ramanuj said, "This will enable key infrastructure projects in cleared areas," he said. The operations have proceeded without major incidents, involving coordination with police, PGCL teams, health officials, and local residents.

Earlier, GMC had issued notices to illegal residents to evacuate and asked them to move to another location before the demolition drive.