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Mumbai 'Pedestrian First' drive: BMC removes 12 illegal structures, takes action against 60 hawkers in Dadar
Updated On: 23 October, 2026 08:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The BMC carried out an anti-encroachment drive in Dadar on October 23, removing 12 unauthorised structures, temporary sheds and platforms and taking action against 60 hawkers. The operation was conducted under the civic body’s ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign to keep footpaths clear

As part of the initiative, the BMC is undertaking measures to make footpaths more accessible and convenient for pedestrians across the city. FILE PIC
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday carried out an anti-encroachment drive in Dadar, removing 12 unauthorised structures, temporary tarpaulin sheds and unauthorised platforms, and taking action against 60 hawkers along the footpaths near the late Meenatai Thackeray Flower Market and Senapati Bapat Marg.
The action was carried out on Friday by the civic body's G-North ward under its ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign, which aims to clear footpaths of encroachments and make them accessible for pedestrians.


