Gujarat’s Home Minister, Harsh Sanghvi, said the city of Dwarka, located in western Gujarat, is completely encroachment-free after 36 illegal structures were removed. Sanghvi shared visuals of mosques and the levelled grounds after they were removed.
DevBhoomi Dwarka!
— Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) January 21, 2025
The 7 islands of Dwarka district are NOW 100% encroachment-free!
A total of 36 illegal structures have been successfully removed from the seven islands.
Kudos to the Administration and team for their dedication and commitment to preserving our cultural… pic.twitter.com/cOU9AWfoPE
“DevBhoomi Dwarka! The 7 islands of Dwarka district are NOW 100% encroachment-free! A total of 36 illegal structures have been successfully removed from the seven islands,” Sanghvi tweeted.
He added, “Kudos to the Administration and team for their dedication and commitment to preserving our cultural heritage!”
The action in Dwarka is in line with Gujarat’s intolerance towards illegal encroachment and initiating bulldozer action to ensure illegal structures on encroached lands are removed. Last year saw a significant anti-encroachment drive in various parts of the state, most notably in Somnath, which saw several illegally built mazars and mosques razed.
