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BMC conducts demolition drive in Mumbai’s Aarey Colony, Illegal dargah raised
Updated On: 02 June, 2026 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to officials, the trust managing the structure had allegedly encroached upon government land without obtaining the necessary permissions. Following the completion of legal procedures, authorities initiated demolition proceedings at the site

The action was taken under heavy police protection, Pic/X (@KiritSomaiya)
A demolition drive was carried out in Mumbai's Aarey Colony on Monday against an alleged unauthorised dargah that authorities claim was built on government land.
Officials said the action was taken jointly by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the police after notices issued to the concerned trust allegedly went unanswered and no valid ownership documents were produced.
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