Continuing with its drive against encroachments, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday removed illegal structures in different localities.
The BMC team demolished various illegal constructions in Azad Nagar.
A total of 2100 square feet illegal shop of Om Sai Fabrication and Steel Works, 1280 square feet shop of Mishra Traders Building Material and Suppliers, illegal house and shop of Dinesh Sharma and various other shops and go-downs were demolished with the help of the JCB and workers here on Monday.
Prior to this operation, BMC also issued notice to the owners of these buildings under the provisions of Municipality Act 1956. Despite that, the owners did not comply. Another team of BMC removed various encroachments on the footpaths from Royal Market to Bairagarh.
The team also razed Peer Gate, Sindhi Market, Nadira Bus Stand, Bharat Talkies, lady Hospital, link road- 1, Board Office. Official statement of the BMC stated that it would continue taking stern action against the encroachments. It has also asked the residents to voluntarily remove the encroachments to avoid any action against them.