MC cracks down on encroachments around Golden Temple

In an effort to manage the weekend rush and maintain cleanliness, the Estate Wing of the Municipal Corporation (MC) launched a drive to remove illegal encroachments from Heritage Street and other roads surrounding the Golden Temple and busy markets. The operation was carried out under the guidance of Mayor Jatinder Singh Bhatia and MC Commissioner Gulpreet Singh Aulakh. Officials from the MC’s Estate and Health wings worked together to clear encroachments and ensure thorough cleaning of the area.

Separate teams, led by MC Health Officer Dr Kiran Kumar, Chief Sanitary Inspector Vijay Gill and Estate Officer Dharminder Jeet Singh, focused on the city centre, where illegal encroachments were prevalent. The teams also conducted garbage lifting operations to improve the sanitation condition. Dr Kiran Kumar urged hotel owners and shopkeepers to avoid dumping garbage on footpaths and roads, stressing the need for collective responsibility in maintaining the area’s hygiene.

During the drive, the MC Estate Wing removed illegal possessions outside hotels and shops, confiscating goods that were obstructing public spaces. Shopkeepers were found storing large quantities of goods in sacks on pavements and roads, which were seized by the authorities. The operation extended to Heritage Street, where encroachments were dismantled and goods were confiscated to restore order.

In a separate action, the team demolished illegal walls being constructed to occupy municipal land. Acting on the orders of Commissioner Gulpreet Singh Aulakh, the Estate Department demolished these unauthorised structures, reclaiming the land for public use.