Illegal encroachment-built mosque in Mumbai’s Aarey Colony demolished, see Mumbai Metro

  • New Delhi,
  • Updated 7:10 AM IST

Bulldozer action against encroachment continues in Mumbai. A dargah built on government land in the Aarey area was demolished by the administration. Surprisingly, it had already been demolished twice due to encroachment. But such is the audacity of the land mafia that an illegal construction under the guise of a dargah was carried out for the third time, just 400 meters from the Aarey police station.

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Mumbai

Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is a major port city on the west coast of India and the capital of Maharashtra. Originally a collection of seven islands inhabited by fishing communities, it was ceded to the British as part of a royal dowry in 1661 and rapidly developed into a key trading hub. Today, it is India’s financial, commercial, and entertainment capital, home to Bollywood and a diverse, bustling population.

Aarey Colony

Aarey Colony, located on the outskirts of Mumbai, India, was established in the 1950s as a lush green forest and dairy development project by the Maharashtra government. It is renowned for its sprawling milk colony, dense forests, and rich biodiversity, serving as a vital ecological haven within the rapidly urbanizing city. In recent years, it has become a focal point of environmental activism, with protests against proposed construction and deforestation aimed at preserving its natural heritage.

New Delhi

New Delhi is the capital of India, officially inaugurated in 1931 after being designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. It replaced Calcutta as the seat of the British Indian government, symbolizing imperial power with its grand boulevards and government buildings. Today, it stands as a vibrant metropolis blending colonial heritage with modern Indian culture.

Aarey police station

The Aarey Police Station is located in the Aarey Colony area of Mumbai, India, a region historically known for its lush green forests and as a protected milk colony established in the 1950s. The station gained prominence in recent years due to its role in enforcing legal actions related to environmental protests and development projects, particularly during the controversy over constructing a car shed for the Mumbai Metro. It has since become a notable site for discussions on urban development versus ecological conservation in the city.