The Matunga flower market has been a hub for flower vendors and shoppers for many years

The civic officials said that the market has seen a steady increase in illegal encroachments which were demolished on Thursday

The vendors at Matunga flower market are known to make beautiful, massive garlands for sale across the city

Heavy footfall is usually witnessed at Matunga flower market during festive seasons including Diwali, Dassera, Gudi Padwa, Sankranti, etc

In a similar action, last month, the BMC had carried out a demolition drive in Kandivali area and several shops and eateries located along the S.V. Road were demolished by the civic body