Rajkot Municipal Corporation Demolishes Over 1,300 Illegal Structures Along Aji Riverbed

The Rajkot Municipal Corporation launched a large-scale demolition drive beginning February 20 to remove over 1,400 illegal settlements along a 2.5-km stretch of the Aji Riverbed, demolishing around 1,350 structures by February 21. The operation, conducted under heavy police deployment, aims to reclaim government land and restore the river's flow to prevent flooding. While officials cite public safety and crime reduction as reasons, affected residents express distress over loss of homes and seek rehabilitation, citing inadequate support from authorities.