Ludhiana, July 18 -- Commissioner of police Swapan Sharma on Thursday issued a warning to hotel, dhaba and liquor vend operators encroaching on public roads outside the Ludhiana railway station, directing them to remove the illegal structures within two days or face legal action. He conducted a late-night inspection aimed at tightening security and restoring order around the city's busiest transit hub, officials said.

Accompanied by senior police officials, Sharma took stock of both sides of the railway station and reviewed security arrangements on and around the premises. He also led a checking drive at the station and instructed officers to maintain heightened vigilance at all entry and exit points.

The inspection, however, turned int...