Awhad questions use of private security at Powai demolition site

The presence of private bouncers at the site of the recent demolition in Powai's Jai Bhim Nagar has sparked concern, particularly as displaced residents remain without shelter. Nationalist Congress Party MLA Jitendra Awhad visited the area and raised questions about the deployment of private security personnel, citing a state government directive that prohibits demolitions during the monsoon months.

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Awhad took to social media to express his observations, noting the presence of private bodyguards and the absence of BMC workers during the demolition. He highlighted the contradiction between the ongoing demolition and the government circular prohibiting such actions from June 1 to September 30. Meanwhile, the displaced slum dwellers are preparing to stage a protest on Sunday, demanding rehabilitation, compensat