Mohali, Jan. 21 -- For the second consecutive day on Tuesday, the Mohali municipal corporation (MC) conducted an anti-encroachment drive, in coordination with the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). The operation targeted unauthorised constructions outside residential houses and behind the markets in Phase 3B1 and 3B2. This comes after more than 100 residences in Phase 7 were cleared of violations on Monday.

The drive, part of an ongoing campaign against illegal extensions, lasted nearly six hours despite strong resistance from local residents. Several unauthorised structures, including sheds and extensions beyond approved building lines, were demolished. Officials said that more than 150 houses were identified and targete...