The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) and the Maharashtra government's revenue department on Monday launched a drive in the Shil-Phata area to clear unauthorised constructions obstructing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, reported news agency PTI.

The demolition drive, led by Deputy Municipal Commissioner Manish Joshi and Circle Officer Sapna Chaure, aims to remove illegal structures falling within the high-speed rail corridor, said officials.