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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.

More than 1,200 unauthorised slum structures were demolished in a single day, officials said.

The drive took place in Mankhurd, where a large number of illegal huts had been built on government land. Officials said the action was part of a planned effort to reclaim public property from encroachment.

Heavy police presence ensured law and order in place

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.

Multiple agencies worked together

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

Senior officials involved in the operation included Additional District Collector Padmakar Rokde, Deputy District Collector Asha Tamkhede, Sub-Divisional Officer Kalpana Gode, Assistant Commissioner Ujwal Ingole, and Tehsildar Dilip Rayannavar, along with officers from the local police station.

Land now encroachment-free

Officials stated that over 1,200 structures have already been removed, and approximately 11 acres of land have now been declared free from encroachment. Work to clear any remaining structures is ongoing.

The officials added that a satellite-based monitoring system, in place since 2011, is being used to track the land and prevent fresh encroachments in the future.