product · May 20, 2026
Western Railway launches five-day anti-encroachment drive near Bandra East station
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Western Railway launched a five-day anti-encroachment drive on May 19, 2026 near Bandra East railway station in Mumbai. The operation targeted at least 400 unauthorized structures across 5,200 square metres of land at Garib Nagar. Authorities acted following the Bombay High Court order of April 29, 2026 upheld by the Supreme Court after a 2021 survey. Over 1,000 personnel provided heavy security amid resident protests; BJP leader Kirit Somaiya described the action as a victory and lesson for opposition.
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