Mumbai Civic Body Conducts Bulldozer Drive on Mohammed Ali Road, Dongri Against Illegal Constructions and Hawkers

[By Sapna Desai Mumbai Samachar Desk]

Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s ‘B’ Ward has undertaken rigorous action against illegal hawkers who had set up unauthorized stalls in large numbers and illegal construction on footpaths in the sensitive areas of Dongri, Mohammed Ali Road, and Pydhonie in South Mumbai.

The operation was led by Yogesh Desai, the newly appointed Assistant Commissioner of BMC’s ‘B’ Ward, who recently assumed charge. This enforcement drive was particularly significant as these areas typically witness massive crowds of shoppers and are considered sensitive zones. The action, which continued for four consecutive days, involved demolition of unauthorized construction extensions along with removal of encroaching hawkers.

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‘B’ Ward Assistant Commissioner Yogesh Desai informed ‘Mumbai Samachar’ that the ward team initiated the operation from January 29, which continued till Thursday, February 5, 2026. During this period, action was taken in areas including Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Road, Ibrahim Mohammed Ali Road, Yusuf Meherali Road, and Lokmanya Tilak Road, resulting in the removal of 25 illegally erected stalls, 40 unauthorized construction extensions, 10 bollard grills, and action against hawkers, thereby making roads and footpaths encroachment-free.