“In Surat, local authorities have begun demolishing illegal constructions following a stone-pelting incident at a Ganesh pandal. The crackdown aims to restore order and address recent unrest.”
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Surat : After the incident of stone pelting on Ganesh pandal by some non-Hindu people in Syedpura area of the city last Sunday night, Surat Mahanagar Palika (SMC) today started bulldozer action on illegal constructions. SMC administration demolished illegal constructions in Syedpura and nearby areas of the city with heavy police security. SMC’s action created panic among those who did illegal constructions.
According to the information, today Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghvi held an important meeting with the city’s Mayor, Police Commissioner, Corporation officials and other top officials in Surat Police Commissioner’s office regarding the stone pelting on Ganesh pandal in Syedpura area of Surat. After the meeting, Harsh Sanghvi said that strict action is being taken against the accused and the police has arrested the accused by going door to door.
The police has arrested the anti-social elements by taking prompt action. He said that those who try to spread unrest cannot be tolerated. Harsh Sanghvi appealed to social organizations on this occasion and said that they have to work day and night to make Gujarat the biggest growth engine of the country. I appeal to the leaders of the minority community to show the right path to such youth. He said that care has also been taken that no innocent person should go to jail. On the other hand, the SMC administration, which came into action on the orders of the Home Minister, started bulldozer action on illegal constructions in Syedpura and nearby areas.
As per the instructions of Surat Mayor, illegal constructions have been eliminated from the local area. Surat Mayor Dakshesh Mawani said that these illegal constructions were also discussed in the meeting and it was decided to take action against them. After the incident of stone pelting on Ganesh Pandal, the illegal construction removal campaign has been run on a war footing. The Mayor said that every person who throws stones is a criminal of the society. He said that bulldozer action has been taken on illegal constructions and it will continue in the coming days as well.
Authorities have launched a crackdown on illegal constructions following a stone-pelting incident at a Ganesh pandal. The city’s mayor has endorsed demolition efforts to restore order.
