Based on the directives from the Bombay High Court (HC) and findings by ward inspectors, the Thane Municipal Corporation’s (TMC) anti-encroachment squad launched a demolition drive against 33 illegal structures on Thursday and Friday.

During the drive, the Thane civic body razed unauthorised constructions, including entire buildings, plinths, columns, slabs, and extended structures. The crackdown also included the demolition of a scrapyard godown located in the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) area.

TMC Commissioner Saurabh Rao has set up special squads in each ward, led by assistant commissioners, to act promptly on the complaints related to unauthorised constructions. These teams are expected to conduct immediate action based on site inspections and citizen complaints.