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IN PHOTOS: Garib Nagar demolition drive enters Day 5 in Mumbai's Bandra East

Updated On: 23 May, 2026 06:46 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

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) 

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The action is being undertaken primarily in the railway safety zone adjacent to active railway tracks, where unauthorised habitation poses serious risks to human life and train operations. (Pics/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi)

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The action is being undertaken primarily in the railway safety zone adjacent to active railway tracks, where unauthorised habitation poses serious risks to human life and train operations. (Pics/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi)
Meanwhile, Western Railway on Friday said it had removed all illegal structures identified during the ongoing anti-encroachment drive at Garib Nagar

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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