Ludhiana, June 7 -- The municipal corporation (MC) on Saturday demolished three illegally constructed shops and an under-construction structure raised beneath high-tension power lines on Barota Road, citing safety concerns and violations of building regulations.

The action was carried out by the building branch of MC Zone-C as part of the civic body's ongoing drive against unauthorised constructions across the city. Officials said the structures were being erected without the requisite approvals and in violation of municipal norms.

According to civic officials, notices had earlier been served on the owners, directing them to halt construction activity. However, despite repeated warnings, the construction work allegedly continued, prompt...