{
  "id": 804920,
  "title": "Anti-encroachment drive underway in Gurgaon, 60 km of road space reclaimed so far",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/anti-encroachment-drive-underway-in-gurgaon-60-km-of-road-space",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T21:06:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/anti-encroachment-drive-underway-in-gurgaon-60-km-of-road-space-reclaimed-so-far-10832222/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has launched an anti-encroachment drive, reclaiming more than 60 kilometres of road space within the city nine days after promising to do so within two weeks. The project has targeted major roads in Old Gurgaon, Golf Course Extension Road, the Southern Peripheral Road, and newer areas heading towards Manesar. On Monday, enforcement teams cleared around 16 kilometres, and by Thursday, they had reclaimed nearly 25 kilometres in New Gurgaon, bringing the total reclaimed right of way (RoW) to over 60 kilometres. The campaign has focused on clearing illegal ramps constructed over public stormwater drains and demolishing illegally extended boundary walls and private structures within green belts. Despite recent re-encroachments, GMDA officials plan to continue the drive in a phased manner, conducting regular surveillance to prevent re-occupation of reclaimed land.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) launched anti-encroachment drive.",
    "Reclaimed over 60 km of road space within nine days.",
    "Focused on clearing illegal ramps and demolishing boundary walls."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}