The massive demolition drive at Garibnagar in Bandra East continued to disrupt commuters and traffic on Wednesday. Heavy police deployment, barricades near Bandra district court and crowd gathering at the site caused severe congestion, restricted station access and heightened public safety concerns. (Pics/ Rane Ashish)
Updated On: 2026-05-20 06:50 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
The chaotic situation in the area is severely affecting commuters travelling to and from railway station as heavy police deployment and road barricades disrupted normal movement
Police officials have erected barricades near the Bandra district court area, with no vehicular movement being allowed beyond the restricted point towards the station
Despite heavy security presence, the atmosphere remains tense and concerning, with a large number of people continuing to gather near the site to witness the demolition drive
Authorities have intensified security arrangements in the area to maintain law and order as the operation progresses. Officials are yet to issue a detailed statement on the expected timeline for completion of the demolition drive
The demolition is part of an ongoing civic action in the locality, though public resistance and the resulting traffic snarls have made the situation increasingly challenging for both officials and residents
The crowding has added to traffic congestion and raised concerns over public safety
