As per the policy of the BMC, footpaths should be encroachment free. But there are many illegal structures, shops on the pathway.
"We already issued notice as per the standard procedure. But there isn't any action taken by the occupants. So BMC razed the nine structure to free up space," said Ashok Khairnar, assistant commissioner of H east ward. There was opposition from the encroachers so the action was taken under police protection.
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