The District Task Force of East Delhi on Monday conducted an anti-encroachment drive on Madhuban Chowk, Patparganj Road in a bid to ensure free movement of pedestrians during Diwali rush. Around 15 two-wheelers and six cars were towed away. EDMC and PWD deployed staff and machinery to remove the encroachments. The EDMC cranes and trucks removed vehicles obstructing traffic. For impeding traffic, temporary encroachments like display boards and stalls were also removed by PWD trucks.
The drive continued till 5 pm. A host of roadside encroachments were cleared while obstructing vehicles were towed away from Geeta Colony, Patparganj Road/Radhu Palace on October 17.