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)

Hundreds of residents in Mumbai’s Garib Nagar area of Bandra were left without shelter after a massive demolition drive was launched on Tuesday. Families watched helplessly as bulldozers tore through homes, leaving behind rubble, fear, and uncertainty. Here is a ground report in pictures by mid-day's Mrinal Doshi