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Janta Colony, the largest illegal slum cluster in Chandigarh, demolished

Home to 10,000 people, 2,500 structures in the slum spread on about 10 acres has been removed
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  • The largest illegal slum cluster of the city, Janta Colony in Sector 25, has been razed. Pradeep Tiwari

  • The largest illegal slum cluster of the city, Janta Colony in Sector 25, has become a thing of the past. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

  • The UT Estate Office razed the colony as part of its plans to make the city slum-free. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

  • Some 2,500 structures in the slum spread on about 10 acres of prime government land worth about Rs 350 crore has been removed. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

  • To ensure that the demolition is carried out in a systematic, safe and legally compliant manner, the Administration has constituted 10 teams. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

  • 1,500 police personnel maintained law and order during the drive. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

  • Many residents had already removed their belongings. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

  • The land has been earmarked for a dispensary, primary school, community centre and a shopping area. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

  • Fire tenders and ambulances remain on standby to address any emergencies or unforeseen situations. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

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