Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Friday that he has directed authorities to remove unlawful hoardings in Mumbai and around the state. He also advocated for charges to be filed against individuals responsible for such hazards.

Shinde, speaking at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters after evaluating monsoon readiness, highlighted the importance of conducting a structural examination of all hoardings, including those constructed legally, reported PTI.