In a significant move to reclaim public spaces, the Ghaziabad Police Commissionerate has concluded an extensive citywide campaign against illegal encroachments. The drive, which resulted in legal action against thousands, was launched to guarantee smooth traffic movement, enhance public safety, and restore order to the city's urban landscape.
Massive Scale of Enforcement Across City Zones
The campaign, initiated by Police Commissioner J Ravindra Gaur on August 1, 2025, targeted unauthorized occupations of public roads, government land, markets, bus stands, and intersections. Authorities placed special emphasis on zones with high public concentration, including areas surrounding schools, hospitals, and bustling marketplaces.
Enforcement was carried out under the legal provisions of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The data reveals the sheer scale of the operation: actions were initiated against a total of 12,485 individuals across the city's administrative zones.
The breakdown of cases shows the Nagar zone leading with 5,190 cases, followed by the Grameen zone with 3,819 cases, and the Trans Hindon zone recording 3,476 cases.
Physical Removal and Legal Proceedings
Beyond issuing notices, the police took decisive physical action to clear obstructions. In 4,497 instances, encroachments were physically dismantled and removed from public places. This direct intervention provided immediate relief from traffic bottlenecks and improved safety for pedestrians.
Again, the Nagar zone saw the highest number of physical removals at 1,684, closely followed by the Grameen zone at 1,652. The Trans Hindon zone recorded 1,164 such actions. Legal proceedings were formally undertaken against violators wherever necessary to ensure compliance and deter future offenses.
Community Engagement and Awareness Focus
A core component of the drive was fostering public cooperation through education and dialogue. Police authorities actively engaged with residents, local traders, and social organizations to highlight the critical importance of keeping communal spaces free and accessible.
Interactive outreach sessions were conducted at local police stations to inform citizens about their rights and responsibilities under the BNSS Section 152 regulations. This proactive approach aimed to build long-term civic consciousness alongside enforcement.
Officials stated that the sustained campaign has made public areas significantly safer and more organized, directly improving the quality of daily life for Ghaziabad's citizens. The drive underscores a committed effort by the police commissioner to systemic urban management and public welfare.
