Ahmedabad’s ‘Mini Bangladesh’ faces massive demolition over encroachments, 2,000 illegal structures near Chandola Lake removed
Ahmedabad: One of the largest demolition drives in Ahmedabad’s history continued for the second day around Chandola Lake area, where nearly 2,000 illegal structures are being removed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The area, often referred to as ‘Mini Bangladesh’, has been under the scanner for many years due to reports of illegal activities including drug trafficking, gambling, and links to terrorism.
The demolition work was carried out with around 50 teams and heavy machinery. According to AMC officials, about 50–60% of the structures have already been removed. The estate teams from all seven zones are involved in the operation.
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