The fifth day of the major demolition drive against illegal huts built on Western Railway land at Garib Nagar in Bandra East was carried out on Saturday. (Pics/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi)
Updated On: 2026-05-23 06:46 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Meanwhile, Western Railway on Friday said it had removed all illegal structures identified during the ongoing anti-encroachment drive at Garib Nagar
Officials said nearly 50 per cent of the dismantling work on the upper floors had been completed and the remaining work is expected to finish by Saturday
Western Railway further said debris removal operations were progressing rapidly, especially near the Bandra Terminus area
Authorities also announced that barricading and fencing work at the site would begin from Saturday
Western Railway added that two more illegal structures located in the circulating area of Bandra Terminus were demolished on Thursday as part of the continuing anti-encroachment operation
The Garib Nagar demolition drive had earlier witnessed violent clashes between residents and police personnel, leading to tensions in the area
The proposed works are linked to the enhancement of carrying capacity on one of the busiest rail corridors in the country and will facilitate the introduction of additional long-distance train services for passengers across India.
