MMRDA Declares Airport-Adjacent Religious Structure Illegal, Demolition Ordered

A religious structure was built near Mumbai’s airport.

Officials say it did not receive the required permissions.

The Maharashtra Metropolitan Region Development Authority ordered the airport operator to remove it.

Kirit Somaiya also asked police to file a criminal case against the people responsible.

Authorities are concerned that buildings near an airport can create security problems.

The area is close to important airport facilities and roads.

Airport officials and police are reviewing how to carry out the removal safely.

No date for the clearance operation was given.