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

Clearing of the piled-up debris work was done on Sunday by the civic teams

Excavators clear debris after fresh demolitions at Garib Nagar during the sixth day of the operation