The demolition began early in the morning, with bulldozers and police teams arriving in the densely populated neighbourhood

The families, some living in Garib Nagar for decades, said that they were informed about the demolition drive just a week ago

Officials said that the action was taken against alleged illegal structures built on government land

Residents of Garib Nagar near Bandra East railway station expressed anger, helplessness and betrayal on Tuesday as a large-scale demolition drive continued in the slum area

Several residents claimed that they were not given much time and have now been left uncertain about rehabilitation despite living in the locality for decades

Many residents also accused the authorities of carrying out the large-scale demolition without proper rehabilitation support to the locals

Police personnel were deployed in large numbers to maintain order during the operation

Multiple families who were seen gathering their belongings stated that, due to the demolition drive, they have lost the homes where they grew up