India, Jan. 24 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has registered two First Information Reports (FIRs) at the Gamdevi, Malabar Hill and Dr Dadasaheb Bhadkamkar Marg police stations after removing 41 unauthorised banners illegally displayed at public places across South Mumbai. The civic body's license department initiated the action against unknown persons and lodged police complaints to deter the repetition of such violations.

The BMC's actions, carried out on January 21 and 22, form part of the civic body's intensified drive against illegal advertisements put up without permission. The drive was conducted under the guidance of deputy municipal commissioner (special) Chanda Jadhav.

Despite the BMC having earmarked specific ...