The district administration of Devbhoomi Dwarka in Gujarat continued its demolition drive for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, clearing illegal constructions on government land.
Bulldozers were deployed under heavy police security to remove encroachments along the road from Charkala to Dwarka. Officials stated that the action follows earlier notices that had been issued to property owners, directing them to vacate the premises voluntarily. “Despite repeated warnings, the structures were not removed. The administration has now undertaken the demolition process,” a senior official said.
The drive began on Monday, targeting a large number of unauthorised buildings, and also included clearing religious encroachments from land belonging to the National Highway Authority. Authorities have signalled that the campaign will continue until all illegal occupations on government land are removed, aiming to reclaim key stretches and ensure free movement on the roads leading to the major pilgrimage destination.
Meanwhile, the Estate Department of Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) also began a demolition drive on Tuesday in the Naroda area as part of a major road-widening initiative.
The operation, carried out by the North Zone Estate Department, covers the busy stretch from Kubernagar Railway Crossing to Naroda Patiya. Officials said the 12-metre-wide road is being expanded to 18 metres under the Town Planning (TP) scheme to ease chronic traffic congestion in the area. Nearly 100 shops on both sides of the road are expected to be affected, with demolition teams clearing properties that fall partially within the widening zone. Authorities stated that the drive, which began with the help of three JCBs and other earth-moving machinery, is expected to continue over the next few days until the entire stretch is cleared for the expanded roadway.
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