These unauthorized encroachments were causing significant traffic congestion and inconvenience to local residents. The drive targeted illegal structures and encroachments including sheds, kiosks, and temporary stalls that had obstructed the public pathway. According to GHMC, the demolition was part of GHMC’s ongoing effort to clear encroachments and improve traffic flow in congested areas. The traffic police and GHMC officials removed the push carts, temporary sheds Ahmed Nagar area alleging these were encroachments and hindering traffic flow on the road. A GHMC officer said that the civic body has been removing all encroachments from roads and footpaths to ensure smoother traffic flow.