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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde conducted a surprise inspection on Sudha Park Road in Ghatkopar on Monday after residents complained of illegal parking, encroached footpaths and illicit activities, the article said. Police penalised illegally parked vehicles, detained people allegedly drinking in autorickshaws and removed a shop on Pushpa Vihar Marg allegedly linked to narcotic sales there.

Mumbai: Taking serious cognisance of rampant illegal parking on both sides of Sudha Park Road in Ghatkopar, Mayor Ritu Tawde conducted a surprise inspection on Monday, triggering a crackdown. Police acted against illegally parked vehicles, detained individuals found drinking inside autorickshaws, and demolished a shop allegedly linked to the sale of narcotic substances.

Residents flag parking, footpath encroachment & harassment issues at N Ward meet

Tawde held a review meeting at the BMC's N Ward office in Ghatkopar, where local residents flagged multiple civic and law-and-order concerns. Citizens highlighted rampant illegal parking of vehicles and autorickshaws on both sides of Sudha Park Road, encroachment of footpaths turning them into parking zones, and the resulting hardship for pedestrians.

They also raised concerns over illicit activities operating under the cover of parked vehicles, incidents of harassment of women, and the sale of pan masala, similar substances, and narcotics from shops near schools and hospitals, demanding immediate action to address these issues.