Civic body razes five illegal structures

Ludhiana: Cracking down on unauthorised structures, Ludhiana municipal corporation teams targeted five illegal constructions on Tuesday, including an entire colony. The operations spanned multiple locations falling under the jurisdiction of MC Zones A and D.In Zone A, a building branch team led by assistant town planner Kapil Dev demolished an under-construction colony and a commercial building in Nanak Nagar (Karabara Basti). The officials also sealed another illegal commercial building within the same area.Furthermore, the team demolished an under-construction industrial building in Hira Nagar on Kakowal Road. The action was taken because the facility was being built hazardously beneath high-tension electricity wires.Repeat offenders penalisedSimultaneously, a Zone D team, led by ATP Raj Kumar and building inspector Kuljit Mangat, flattened an illegal structure in the Ghumar Mandi area. According to officials, the site had previously faced enforcement action in May. However, the owner restarted construction works regardless, prompting Tuesday’s demolition.The enforcement drive was executed following directions from municipal commissioner Neeru Katyal Gupta, who said the campaign will continue over the coming days.Meanwhile, civic officials urged residents to initiate construction works only after securing formal approval for their building plans from the corporation.