India, May 24 -- The enforcement wing of the department of town and country planning (DTCP) on Friday said it has concluded its five-day demolition drive in Saraswati Kunj near Golf Course Road, during which 3,420 illegal shanties were demolished and around 19.5 acres of land were vacated.

Officials said the drive was conducted on the directions of the deputy commissioner, Gurugram, who is also the administrator of the colony.

On Friday alone, DTCP demolished around 850 illegal shanties spread across approximately 3.5 acres and 37 individual plots, officials said. The department also sealed two houses that were under construction without permission from the competent authority.

Amit Madholia, district town planner, enforcement, said th...