India, April 22 -- The department of town and country planning (DTCP) on Tuesday carried out an anti-encroachment drive across private licensed colonies, with eight enforcement teams taking action against violations in front of over 1,000 houses, officials said.

DTCP officials said illegal security huts, grills installed outside houses, parking in public spaces and similar encroachments were removed as part of a coordinated operation across eight colonies. The drive focused on clearing road rights of way (ROW), green areas and public spaces.

Amit Madholia, district town planner, enforcement, said house owners had encroached upon public land by installing grills in front of their homes and along corner plots, restricting movement. "Follo...