Demolition Phase 2 begins in Chandola to remove illegal encroachment, 3000 Police personnel deployed

May 20, 2025

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 20, 2025 (ANI): The second phase of demolition begins to remove the illegal encroachment from an area of more than 2.5 lakh square meters in Chandola area on May 20. Sharad Singhal, Joint CP (Crime) said, "In the first phase, about 1.5 lakh square kilometres area was cleared (illegal encroachment) by the corporation and we had made proper arrangements to ensure law and order. The second phase has started from today and adequate police force has been deployed. Senior officers are present on the spot and the public is also cooperating with us..." Ahmedabad DCP Ravi Mohan Saini said, "The second phase of removing illegal encroachments from Chandola area has started today. 25 companies of SRP and 3000 policemen have been deployed. All constructions in this area are illegal and are being removed..."