Chandola Lake Clearing: Ahmedabad's Big Push Against Alleged Bangladeshi Residents—IN PICS

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) launched a clearance operation near Chandola Lake on April 29, targeting illegal settlements inhabited by Bangladeshi nationals.

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) launched a clearance operation near Chandola Lake on April 29, as JCB machines began demolishing illegal settlements inhabited by Bangladeshi nationals.

Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) officials demolished several unauthorised homes during an operation against illegal settlements near Chandola Lake. (Image Source: PTI)

Demolished structures near Chandola Lake, cleared as part of AMC’s anti-encroachment drive. (Image Source: PTI)

Several bulldozers were seen lined up ahead of the demolition work near Chandola Lake. (Image Source: PTI)

Residents of Siyasatnagar carried household items as demolition teams approached their homes marked for removal by AMC. (Image Source: PTI)

The majority of the illegal immigrants from Bangladesh live in the settlement known as "Siyasatnagar Bangal Vaas," which was the main target of the demolition. (Image Source: PTI)

As part of the AMC-led clearance drive, about 50 JCB machines were operating at the demolition site. (Image Source: PTI)

In order to facilitate quick removal, more than 40 dump trucks were also present to handle the anticipated amount of debris. (Image Source: PTI)

Around 2000 Police personnel secure the area around unauthorised settlements while demolition continued. (Image Source: PTI)