Chandigarh/Mohali, June 7 -- In a decisive anti-encroachment drive, the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) reclaimed prime government land from illegal occupation in Pocket Number 9, Manimajra, on Friday.

Acting on the directions of MC commissioner Amit Kumar, the enforcement team and engineering wing of the civic body removed unauthorised dairy structures and 48 illegally constructed huts from the site.

The drive was carried out smoothly with support from the local police and enforcement staff of the MC. Adequate arrangements were made to avoid inconvenience to the general public during the operation.

This action was part of the corporation's ongoing efforts to clear public land from encroachments and restore it for planned develop...