The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has completed the demolition of 1,504 illegal constructions in the Jangleshwar area along the Aji River and the town-planning road. The remaining five structures are set to be removed on Wednesday. This operation is part of an anti-encroachment drive to clear unauthorized buildings obstructing the river’s flow and infrastructure expansion.
The demolition scope was increased from an initial target of 1,489 to 1,509 structures. Notices were issued to owners of around 1,500 properties, including residences and commercial buildings on the riverbank and TP road. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Mahesh Jani emphasized that all identified encroachments would be cleared, with debris removal and site preparation for future development to follow.
Under tight security, officials utilized heavy machinery to dismantle various buildings, ranging from small homes to multi-storey structures. Over 2,500 police personnel were involved in maintaining order during the operation. Advance notices were given to local residents, and essential services like water and electricity were disconnected before the demolition commenced.
Major action was taken against illegal constructions in the Jangleshwar area, linked to 11 history-sheeters, with eight houses, 97 huts, 3 shops, and one structure demolished. These constructions were illegally built on the riverbank. The demolition, following legal proceedings in the Gujarat High Court, aims to clear over 87,000 square meters of reclaimed land for planned development, including river flow management improvements and road construction.
