Opposition Erupts Against Demolition Drives in Thane District

Demolition drives in Thane district faced significant local resistance. In Diva, actions against unauthorized buildings were halted due to large-scale opposition. Incidents in Ulhasnagar included residents' desperate acts to stop demolitions. The fate of disputed buildings in Kalyan remains unresolved, with further discussions promised by authorities.

Demolition operations across various cities in Thane district encountered formidable opposition from local residents, officials reported on Tuesday.

In Diva, attempts to demolish 54 unauthorized structures were halted following a significant pushback from hundreds of locals, forcing an official retreat on Monday.

In Ulhasnagar, incidents unfolded as a woman climbed atop a JCB machine to stop demolition work, while another's self-dousing in kerosene was curbed by police intervention. Meanwhile, the status of 57 contentious edifices in Kalyan hangs in limbo, as residents sought intervention from Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, receiving assurances of discussion in the upcoming Cabinet session.

(With inputs from agencies.)