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Kolkata has launched a major crackdown on illegal constructions following a High Court order, sending a strong message of zero tolerance against unauthorized properties. Acting early on Sunday morning, municipal authorities deployed bulldozers to demolish illegal structures in Tiljala, Kasba, and Beliaghata, marking the beginning of a wider enforcement drive across the city.

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The action is part of a two pronged strategy where officials are not only issuing notices to violators but also carrying out demolitions simultaneously to prevent further violations. This coordinated approach aims to ensure that illegal constructions are dealt with swiftly and effectively, without giving offenders time to delay or evade action.

To maintain law and order during the operation, heavy security arrangements have been put in place. Both local police and central forces have been deployed at the demolition sites to prevent any untoward incidents and to manage potential resistance from residents or property owners.

Officials have made it clear that this is just the beginning, and similar actions are likely to continue in other parts of the city. The crackdown reflects the administration’s firm stance on enforcing building regulations and restoring planned urban development, sending a clear signal that violations will not be tolerated under any circumstances.