CMDA launches anti-encroachment drive in North Chennai

Police sources said about 150 shops which had been encroaching public space were evicted by CMDA with the help of Chennai Corporation officials and police. 

Tight police security has been posted in the area to prevent any untoward incident. 

Police said the encroachers were basically small vendors, who sell fruits, vegetables and household items along the pavement behind Flower Bazaar police station, and set up shops on bus stops, thereby hindering free flow of traffic, besides causing inconvenience to pedestrians. 

A notice had been issued to the hawkers and vendors to vacate the spot well in advance, which the officials say was ignored by them.