Ahmedabad Police on Tuesday started the second phase of demolition to remove illegal encroachment from an area of more than 2.5 lakh square meters. Visuals showed the demolition being carried out in the Chandola area. (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2025-05-20 10:08 AM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Earlier on May 19, the Rajkot Police demolished 60 illegal constructions belonging to habitual offenders linked to 38 individuals, with multiple offences, including murder, attempted murder, and loot
The action was taken following directions from the Gujarat Home Minister and DGP to identify and take action against such offenders
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi stated that the state government and police are committed to taking strict action against individuals who occupy government land and engage in criminal activities
Zone 2 Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Jagdish, said that the police had prepared a list of 30 habitual offenders and were asked to identify any illegal constructions or unauthorised electricity connections linked to them
More than 60 illegal constructions belonging to 38 criminals with multiple offences, such as murder, attempt to murder, and loot, were destroyed
