Gandhinagar Launches Massive Crackdown on Illegal Encroachments
In an aggressive initiative by Gandhinagar District Administration and Police, over 700 illegal structures on government land are targeted for demolition. This operation, involving more than 700 police officers and 20 administrative teams, aims to reclaim land valued at Rs 1000 crore.
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The Gandhinagar District Administration, in conjunction with the District Police, has embarked on a concerted effort to dismantle illegal encroachments throughout multiple regions, including GEB, Pethapur, Charedi, and the Sabarmati River banks. This substantial operation targets over 700 unauthorized structures occupying government land that spans one lakh square meters.
According to Gandhinagar SP Ravi Teja Vasamshetty, the joint drive aims to clear extensive encroachments, with 100 illegal structures already demolished and a total of 600 more set for removal. The reclaimed land's market value is projected at approximately Rs 1000 crore. To facilitate the demolition, the operation deploys over 700 police personnel, 20 administrative teams, and 20 JCBs for execution.
Earlier phases in Ahmedabad saw a similar forceful removal of illegal structures covering more than 2.5 lakh square meters. Joint Commissioner of Police, Sharad Singhal, explained that initial phases removed 1.5 lakh square kilometers of encroachments with ample law enforcement to maintain peace. As part of comprehensive state measures, Rajkot also saw demolitions of 60 illegal constructions tied to individuals with criminal records.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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