India, Oct. 7 -- A network of unauthorised iron structures worth crores continues to thrive in NIBM Annexe, Mohammadwadi, and Undri, with residents alleging civic officials are complicit in the racket. Despite repeated complaints, unauthorised iron structures continue to appear on footpaths, nullah beds, and road junctions, posing safety risks and ruining the urban landscape.

Each illegal structure potentially generates Rs.4-5 lakh per month, resulting in annual earnings of Rs.60 lakh.

"There are at least four structures near the unauthorised fish market by Hotel Lavanya on S M Ghule Kadnagar Link Road," said activist Mukta Gosavi.

Gosavi claimed the situation is worse in NIBM Annexe, where six large banners allegedly operate with the ...