Dhule, Oct. 9 -- The Dhule Municipal Corporation's encroachment removal team demolished dangerous encroachments in Galli No. 4 on Friday, following a court order. Three to four shops were demolished during the drive.
A major accident was narrowly averted when the slab of a medical store suddenly collapsed during the demolition, nearly injuring journalists, municipal employees and local residents present at the site.
Despite tight security arrangements, a large crowd gathered at the spot, with some residents opposing the demolition. Assistant Municipal Commissioner Rajendra Mainkar said the municipal staff had closed the roads on both sides to vehicular traffic as a precautionary measure. However, people continued to gather at the site des...