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IN PHOTOS: Bandra East demolition drive disrupts traffic and railway station access

Updated On: 20 May, 2026 06:50 PM IST | Tarun Verma

The massive demolition drive at Garibnagar in Bandra East continued to disrupt commuters and traffic on Wednesday. Heavy police deployment, barricades near Bandra district court and crowd gathering at the site caused severe congestion, restricted station access and heightened public safety concerns. (Pics/ Rane Ashish)

Massive demolition drive at Graibnagar in Bandra East continued to trigger chaos for commuters and vehicular movement on Wednesday

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Massive demolition drive at Graibnagar in Bandra East continued to trigger chaos for commuters and vehicular movement on Wednesday
The chaotic situation in the area is severely affecting commuters travelling to and from railway station as heavy police deployment and road barricades disrupted normal movement

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The chaotic situation in the area is severely affecting commuters travelling to and from railway station as heavy police deployment and road barricades disrupted normal movement

Police officials have erected barricades near the Bandra district court area, with no vehicular movement being allowed beyond the restricted point towards the station

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Police officials have erected barricades near the Bandra district court area, with no vehicular movement being allowed beyond the restricted point towards the station

Despite heavy security presence, the atmosphere remains tense and concerning, with a large number of people continuing to gather near the site to witness the demolition drive

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Despite heavy security presence, the atmosphere remains tense and concerning, with a large number of people continuing to gather near the site to witness the demolition drive

Authorities have intensified security arrangements in the area to maintain law and order as the operation progresses. Officials are yet to issue a detailed statement on the expected timeline for completion of the demolition drive

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Authorities have intensified security arrangements in the area to maintain law and order as the operation progresses. Officials are yet to issue a detailed statement on the expected timeline for completion of the demolition drive

The demolition is part of an ongoing civic action in the locality, though public resistance and the resulting traffic snarls have made the situation increasingly challenging for both officials and residents

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The demolition is part of an ongoing civic action in the locality, though public resistance and the resulting traffic snarls have made the situation increasingly challenging for both officials and residents

The crowding has added to traffic congestion and raised concerns over public safety

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The crowding has added to traffic congestion and raised concerns over public safety

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