Mohali, Jan. 22 -- For the third consecutive day on Wednesday, the Mohali municipal corporation (MC), in coordination with the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA), continued its anti-encroachment drive in various residential pockets of the city, amid sustained protests by residents.

The operation on Wednesday focused on remaining unauthorised constructions in Phases 3B1 and 3B2, including extensions outside residential houses and structures built behind markets. Civic officials said the drive was a continuation of action initiated earlier this week, during which more than 100 houses in Phase 7 were cleared on Monday, followed by demolition activity at over 150 houses in Phases 3B1 and 3B2 on Tuesday.

Despite resistance fro...