Khandwa, June 12 -- An anti-encroachment drive carried out in the Shakkar pond area of Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, and around 100 illegal houses were demolished.

Officials said residents were served notices over the past four months, and houses with court stay orders were not removed.

Speaking to ANI, Khandwa Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Priyanka Rajawat said, "This is the Shakkar pond area. We are running an anti-encroachment drive here today. We have been making announcements and giving notices to vacate the place for the last 4 months. About 100 illegal houses have been demolished. 25 house owners had a stay from the court, they have been left..."

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