The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) enforcement department conducted a significant anti-encroachment operation across several zones of the city on Thursday, intensifying efforts against illegal vendors and structures occupying roads and footpaths.
Dharampeth Zone Operations
In the Dharampeth Zone, joint teams removed illegal stalls and shops that had been set up along both sides of the road and footpaths from the zone office to Sitabuldi Main Road, extending up to Variety Square and back. During the drive, goods including clothing materials were seized.
Gandhibagh Zone and Other Areas
Joint squads also operated across stretches in the Gandhibagh Zone, including Mahal Chowk, Badkas Chowk, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue area, Kalyaneshwar temple, Kelibagh Road, and Ayachit Mandir. Another team covering the Dharampeth Zone and Dhantoli Zone cleared encroachments from areas such as VCA Ground to the Collectorate, Civil Lines (near Bata), NMC headquarters, Mominpura, Bhavan School, Sitabuldi Metro Station, Lokmat Square, Rahate Colony, and Jhansi Rani Square. Officials reported that approximately one truckload of seized materials was confiscated.
Special Focus on Pilgrimage Areas
Special attention was given to areas around Rajwada Palace and Haj House, where encroachments were removed in view of the Haj pilgrimage activities.
Officials Overseeing the Drive
The drive was carried out under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner (Enforcement) Mangesh Khawle, Assistant Commissioner Sanjay Kamble, and Deputy Engineer Udaysingh Khandate.
