Ludhiana, Aug. 19 -- The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) demolished four "unauthorised" colonies in Jandiali, Bholapur and Sahibana villages on Tuesday. A team from GLADA's regulatory wing, along with a duty magistrate and police force, carried out the drive during which roads, buildings and other structures were removed, officials said. The developers had continued work at the sites even after being served notices, GLADA officials said.

GLADA additional chief administrator-3 Sandeep Kumar said such actions would continue to stop illegal colonies from growing. "The idea is to stop unauthorised colonies right at the start. We are planning more demolition drives and strict enforcement to protect people from fraud," he s...