India, April 4 -- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the district administration have demolished 65 of 90 illegal structures along the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, officials said, adding that remaining encroachments will be cleared with stricter enforcement planned.

The move follows rising concerns over road safety on the expressway stretch, where unauthorised roadside setups pose a hazard. Authorities said many of these structures were operating illegally with electricity connections and temporary arrangements.

Officials have started disconnecting power supply to such establishments. In several cases, electricity lines have been cut and wires removed to prevent reuse. Authorities warned that any reappearing encroachments w...