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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has carried out an anti-encroachment drive across Mohammed Ali Road and Ibrahim Merchant Road, two of south Mumbai's busiest commercial stretches. The action focused on clearing unauthorised shops, raised platforms, sheds, bollards and abandoned vehicles that had blocked footpaths and affected traffic movement. Civic officials said the operation followed complaints about pedestrian safety and congestion. The drive involved heavy machinery, civic staff and police support, with authorities stating that similar action will continue in other congested areas.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's B Ward undertook an anti-encroachment operation on Mohammed Ali Road and Ibrahim Merchant Road in south Mumbai in the past week, targeting unauthorised structures that had narrowed footpaths and disrupted daily movement. These roads serve as key commercial corridors and witness heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic throughout the day. Advertisement
Civic officials said the action was initiated after repeated complaints from residents, shop owners and commuters about blocked walkways, unsafe pedestrian conditions and frequent traffic bottlenecks. Over time, unauthorised extensions and temporary structures had occupied large portions of public footpaths, forcing pedestrians onto the carriageway.
During the operation, the BMC removed seven illegal shops and dismantled 12 unauthorised structures, including raised platforms and tin and metal sheds. Ten bollards placed without permission were also removed. In addition, two abandoned vehicles that were obstructing pedestrian access were cleared from the area.
The drive was carried out using four encroachment removal vehicles and two JCB machines. Around 40 civic officials and staff participated in the operation, while police personnel were deployed to manage crowd control and ensure the smooth execution of the action.
Officials noted that Mohammed Ali Road and Ibrahim Merchant Road connect major commercial pockets such as Bhendi Bazaar, Mandvi, Nagdevi and Masjid Bunder, making footpath access critical for daily commuters and local businesses. The encroachments had reduced visibility for motorists and increased the risk of accidents, especially during peak hours.
BMC authorities stated that the clearance was part of ongoing efforts to reclaim public spaces and improve pedestrian safety. They added that similar anti-encroachment drives will continue in other high-density and congested areas to prevent the re-emergence of unauthorised structures.
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