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

Updated At : 05:04 PM May 06, 2025 IST

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

The largest illegal slum cluster of the city, Janta Colony in Sector 25, has been razed. Pradeep Tiwari