Gurugram, June 5 -- The enforcement wing of department of town and country planning (DTCP) on Thursday launched an anti-encroachment drive to clear public roads in U Block of DLF Phase-3, officials said. According to officials, the four enforcement teams decongested 24 lanes in the colony and removed encroachments present in front of around 800 houses. Amit Madholia, district town planner, enforcement, said, "Various structures built outside houses, including illegal ramps, extensions, staircases, grills, unauthorised signboards, were demolished. Illegal dhabas, food counters, pushcarts, kiosks, among others were also removed. In a few cases, private structures built on public roads were also removed." According to DTCP officials, some individuals attempted to conceal their kiosks and other temporary structures; however, the teams conducted inspections and removed them. Additionally, property owners were issued a final warning to remove water tanks placed outside their houses to avoid action by the department. DTCP officials said the action followed numerous complaints by residents regarding the illegal structures in the U-block area. Recently, the Gurugram police also asked the department to take action, citing traffic congestion in the area, officials said....