02 June,2026 01:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The action was taken under heavy police protection, Pic/X (@KiritSomaiya)
A demolition drive was carried out in Mumbai's Aarey Colony on Monday against an alleged unauthorised dargah that authorities claim was built on government land.
Officials said the action was taken jointly by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the police after notices issued to the concerned trust allegedly went unanswered and no valid ownership documents were produced.
According to officials, the trust managing the structure had allegedly encroached upon government land without obtaining the necessary permissions. Following the completion of legal procedures, authorities initiated demolition proceedings at the site.
Heavy police deployment was made in the area to maintain law and order during the operation.
Visuals from Aarey Colony showed civic officials and workers carrying out the demolition activity while police personnel monitored the situation.
The Mumbai civic body officials stated that the operation was being conducted in accordance with legal provisions relating to unauthorised structures and encroachments on public land.
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya reacted to the development on social media, stating that he had visited the site and filed a complaint on April 9, 2026.
In a post on X, Kirit Somaiya wrote that the alleged illegal dargah in Aarey Colony had been demolished following action by the authorities.
Officials have not yet released detailed information regarding the extent of the demolition or whether any additional action will be taken in connection with the alleged encroachment.
The situation remained peaceful as the demolition drive continued under police supervision.
