Maharashtra civic body launches anti-encroachment drive, targets illegal hawkers in Kalyan-Dombivli
TNN / Apr 23, 2026, 13:33 (IST)
Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation has intensified action against illegal vendors with a 'pedestrian-friendly city' campaign following an assault on a civic staffer. Coordinated drives cleared encroachments across multiple wards, seizing handcarts and dismantling stalls. While residents welcome the move, corporators criticize the selective nature of the crackdown and lack of vendor rehabilitation.