India, Aug. 9 -- The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has demolished 187 unauthorised constructions measuring 3.35 lakh square feet during the month-long drive launched on July 9, said officials on Friday.

The instructions issued by municipal commissioner Shekhar Singh on July 9 had warned officials of suspension if they failed to act against illegal constructions and encroachments in the twin town.

"The anti-encroachment department and zonal demolition task force razed 98 RCC (reinforced cement concrete) structures, 69 tin sheds and 20 illegal kiosks," said Atul Patil, head, PCMC anti-encroachment department. The action was taken between July 9 and August 7.

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