The civic body on Monday began clearing debris at Garib Nagar in Bandra East after the demolition of illegal structures was nearly completed. Heavy machinery and labourers are engaged in cleanup and fencing work within the railway safety zone following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of residents’ plea. (Pic/Satej Shinde)
Updated On: 2026-05-25 05:11 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Workers on Monday used heavy machinery to clear the debris and the recently demolished Garib Nagar in Bandra East
Labourers remove rubble while preparing for fencing installations at Garib Nagar after the demolition of illegal structures in Bandra East
Post-demolition restoration work underway at Garib Nagar, with workers clearing debris and erecting boundary fencing in Bandra East
Along with machines, heavy manual work is also underway at Garib Nagar as labourers clear remains of demolished structures and prepare fencing along the site
Bandra East’s Garib Nagar now goes through a transformation after a cleanup push by the civic authorities
Cleanup crews move swiftly to clear wreckage and install fencing after the Garib Nagar demolition drive
The drive had sparked protests from residents, some of whom approached the Supreme Court seeking relief. However, the apex court dismissed the petition on the same day, allowing the demolition operation to continue
Amid the ongoing work, WR said that the demolition is being carried out primarily within the railway safety zone adjoining active tracks, where unauthorised settlements pose serious risks to both human life and train operations
