Mumbai: Bulldozers Raze 15 Illegal Properties In Mira Road Post Attack On Ram Temple Rally

Authorities demolished 15 illegal properties at Mumbai's Mira Road on Tuesday. According to the reports, the action was ordered on the 'illegal' properties after the clashes followed by the attack on the Ram Mandir inauguration celebration rally. According to the reports, police are bulldozing 15 "illegal" properties in the area as part of an experiment started by the Uttar Pradesh government. This approach has been adopted by several other BJP-led states to tackle criminal activity, though some critics question the authority and legality of these actions.

As per the visuals from the spot, the action took place under heavy security by Mumbai Police, Palghar Police, Thane Rural Police, Rapid Action Force (RAF), Maharashtra Security Force (MSF) and state reserve police force (SRPF) in Naya Nagar area of Mira Road.

13 ARRESTED, OVER 20 PROPERTIES DEMOLISHED

A day ago, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told the media that 13 persons were held for an alleged attack on Ram Mandir inauguration celebration rally.

"All unauthorised properties, places related to the accused, will be demolished. Five JCBs were called in. Three of them were used. A total of 20-22 illegal structures were demolished. These were roadside structures on footpaths. Some were make-shift food stalls. Demolition drive has stopped for the day," said reports.

Taking it to Twitter, Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday, said, "Anyone trying to disrupt law and order" in the state would be punished severely.

"The complete details of the incident in the Naya Nagar area of Mira-Bhyander were taken last night only. I was in constant touch with the Mira-Bhyander Police Commissioner till 3.30 am Monday," Fadnavis had said.

"Police have been instructed to take strict action against the accused. In this case, 13 accused have been detained so far and the process of identifying the other accused is underway by checking the CCTV footage. Anyone trying to disrupt law and order in Maharashtra will not be tolerated," he had added.