Ahmedabad launches largest demolition drive after Pahalgam terror attack

Ahmedabad authorities launched a major anti-encroachment drive near Chandola lake, demolishing over 2,000 illegal shanties following heightened security concerns after the Pahalgam attack. The operation targeted suspected Bangladeshi nationals occupying government land, with over 6,500 detained and 450 confirmed as illegal residents. Authorities are investigating forged documents and the involvement of local figures.

Massive demolition drive in Ahmedabad against illegal Bangladeshi settlements

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation launched a clearance operation near Chandola lake, removing unauthorized structures inhabited by illegal Bangladeshi nationals. Simultaneously, Umargam Police apprehended seven undocumented Bangladeshis, initiating deportation procedures after interrogation. Vadodara Police detained over 500 individuals suspected of being Bangladeshi nationals, confirming five as citizens of Bangladesh during a special verification drive.