The demolition of illegal hutments on Western Railway land at Garib Nagar in Bandra East entered its sixth day on Sunday. Heavy machinery cleared fresh structures and debris, while authorities said the action is focused on the railway safety zone after the Supreme Court dismissed residents’ plea. (Pics/Shadab Khan)
Updated On: 2026-05-24 04:37 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Heavy machinery resumes operations on Day 6 of the large-scale anti-encroachment drive at Garib Nagar in Bandra East
Illegal structures being razed during the sixth consecutive day of the demolition exercise on encroached railway property in Garib Nagar
The anti-encroachment action gathers pace on Day 6 of the Western Railway land clearance at Garib Nagar
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
Excavators clear debris after fresh demolitions at Garib Nagar during the sixth day of the operation
