VMC razes illegal structures at Fatehpura

The official added that it took them more than seven hours to complete the operation as the quantum of rubble was high.

A total of 55 units were razed to the ground,said Mangesh Jaiswal,in-charge,encroachment department,adding,“We also demolished the illegal extensions of the houses.”

Considering the sensitive nature of the area,the VMC took no chance and carried out the drive in the presence of as many as 160 officials.

“Top officials from the police,encroachment,land and estate departments remained present on the spot till the operation got over around 3 pm. We carried out the entire operation without any problem,as the residents cooperated with us,” said Jaiswal.

He further said they had served notices to the residents in advance so that they could take out their belongings. “We did not want to take any chance. So,we had sought police protection and as many as 70 policemen,including the assistant commissioner of police,were present,” he said.