Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Mohali MC targets bigwigs in anti-encroachment drive
The Mohali Municipal Corporation is on its fourth day of removing illegal structures from public areas.
They have taken down encroachments belonging to important people, including a former high-ranking police officer.
In one place, a person tried to stop the work by holding onto a machine, causing a delay.
The city workers cleaned up the parks after removing the illegal railings and plants.
Many people started removing their own illegal structures before the officials could get there.
The city officials said they are following the court's orders and will keep doing this work in other parts of the city.
They warned that anyone who tries to stop them will face legal action.
Mohali MC removed illegal encroachments belonging to influential individuals on the fourth day of its anti-encroachment drive.
A notable encroachment in Phase 5, allegedly linked to a former senior Punjab Police officer, was cleared.
Resistance and protests from locals, including a delay caused by an individual clinging to an excavator, were faced by municipal officials.
Many residents voluntarily removed their illegal structures ahead of municipal action, reflecting a growing realization that influence would not protect encroachers.
The MC clarified that the drive is being conducted strictly in compliance with high court directions and will continue in the coming days.
- Who
- Mohali Municipal Corporation (MC) and residents of Mohali
- What
- Anti-encroachment drive targeting illegal occupations by influential individuals
- When
- On the fourth day of the ongoing drive
- Where
- Across various phases of Mohali, including Phase 5 and Phase 3B2
- Why
- To comply with high court directions and restore public land
- Organization
- Mohali Municipal Corporation (MC)
- Day of Drive
- 4th day
- Notable Encroachment Removed
- Phase 5, linked to a former senior Punjab Police officer
- Resistance Location
- Phase 3B2
- Action Taken
- Removal of illegal railings and vegetable plantations from public parks
- Official Warning
- FIRs will be registered against those creating obstruction
- Future Action
- Drive to continue with prior notice and strengthened police arrangements