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IN PHOTOS: Massive demolition drive at Mumbai's GMLR by BMC

Updated On: 08 April, 2026 08:50 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

In a massive demolition drive, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai Police cleared nearly 11 acres of government land along the Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road (GMLR), officials said on Wednesday. Pics/BMC

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More than 1,200 unauthorised slum structures were demolished in a single day, officials said. Pics/BMC
More than 1,200 unauthorised slum structures were demolished in a single day, officials said. Pics/BMC
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The drive took place in Mankhurd, where a large number of illegal huts had been built on government land

The drive took place in Mankhurd, where a large number of illegal huts had been built on government land

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Officials said the action was part of a planned effort to reclaim public property from encroachment

Officials said the action was part of a planned effort to reclaim public property from encroachment

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The operation was carried out under the supervision of District Collector Saurabh Katiyar, with strong police deployment led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Sameer Sheikh to maintain law and order and ensure the eviction remained peaceful

The operation was carried out under the supervision of District Collector Saurabh Katiyar, with strong police deployment led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Sameer Sheikh to maintain law and order and ensure the eviction remained peaceful

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A joint team including officials from the BMC, revenue department, police, and the Public Works Department carried out the demolition

A joint team including officials from the BMC, revenue department, police, and the Public Works Department carried out the demolition

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An official statement said that around 200 workers, along with heavy machinery such as excavators, JCBs, dumpers, and drone cameras, were deployed. Adequate police presence ensured the operation remained orderly

An official statement said that around 200 workers, along with heavy machinery such as excavators, JCBs, dumpers, and drone cameras, were deployed. Adequate police presence ensured the operation remained orderly

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