India, May 23 -- After three days of razing large portions of Garib Nagar in Bandra East, Western Railway's anti-encroachment drive entered its fourth and penultimate phase on Friday, leaving several families homeless amid the sweltering May heat.

The demolition drive, which began on May 19 following a Bombay High Court order, has already witnessed violent clashes between residents and authorities, leading to the arrest of over 16 persons and detention of juveniles. On Friday, the Nirmal Nagar police arrested three more people in connection with the violence that erupted during Wednesday's demolition operation. With these arrests, the total number of arrested persons has risen to 19.

Addressing the media, Western Railway Chief Public Re...