India, March 12 -- The city administration announced a week-long drive to remove illegal hoardings and encroachments, Police commissioner Amitesh Kumar said on Wednesday.

During a joint meeting on Wednesday, the police and the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) decided to address illegal hoardings, encroachments, abandoned vehicles, tobacco sales near schools and colleges, and preparations for the upcoming monsoon.

Officials said the number of unauthorised hoardings in the city has increased significantly in recent years. Apart from spoiling the city's appearance, these hoardings often obstruct traffic and pose a safety risk.

To address the issue, joint teams of police and PMC officials will conduct a coordinated drive across the city. S...