On Wednesday, authorities in Mumbai conducted a large-scale anti-encroachment drive in Annabhau Sathe Nagar, Mankhurd, demolishing over 1,200 illegal huts across nearly 11 acres of government land. This operation, ordered by Mumbai Suburban Collector Saurabh Katiyar, was executed with significant police presence to prevent unrest. Families watched helplessly as their homes were destroyed, leaving them without immediate options for rehabilitation. The cleared land is set to be transformed into an 'Adivasi Srushti' and a 'Science Park', according to Mumbai Suburban co-guardian minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha. He also highlighted the issue of land mafias exploiting government land, often with the support of local elements, and indicated that similar illegal constructions are being targeted in other areas of Mumbai. The use of satellite imagery since 2011 has been instrumental in identifying unauthorized constructions, and authorities plan to continue leveraging technology for future actions.