New Delhi, June 25 -- Following the Bombay High Court's order, illegal buildings were demolished in the Mumbra area of Maharashtra's Thane on Wednesday, June 25.

As many as 17 illegal buildings were demolished by the Thane Municipal Corporation in the Mumbra area today.

As seen in the video posted on social media, a large chunk of at least two of the multi-storey buildings was demolished during the drive. Several other buildings were razed to the ground.

Heavy police arrangements could also be seen at the demolition site.

This demolition is part of a broader legal battle. The Supreme Court recently dismissed a special leave petition challenging the Bombay High Court's interim order to proceed with the demolition, noting the involvemen...