Meerut, June 22 -- : The Uttar Pradesh housing and development council (Awas Vikas Parishad) continued its large-scale bulldozer drive against setback encroachments in Meerut's Shastri Nagar on Sunday, carrying out demolition and clearance operations for the second consecutive day under heavy police security.

Awas Vikas officials, accompanied by police personnel, reached the area early in the morning and resumed action against properties identified for violating setback norms. The drive is part of a wider campaign aimed at reclaiming designated setback spaces which authorities say have been encroached upon by property owners.

The operation witnessed resistance from some shopkeepers and homeowners, who objected to the action and argued w...