India, Jan. 10 -- The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) on Friday carried out an anti-encroachment drive in sectors 60, 63 and 63A along the Golf Course Extension Road, removing illegal vends and shops that were obstructing the construction of a one-kilometre service lane and infrastructure, such as drainage, sewer lines and green belts.

In all, seven meat shops, around 20 temporary vegetable shops, a creche, five illegal carts, and a kabadi (scrap) shop, among others, were removed, GMDA officials said.

"As per the directions of the CEO, GMDA, sector dividing roads and green belts under GMDA jurisdiction are being taken up on priority to make them encroachment-free and facilitate planned development for public benefit. ...