Rajkot Residents Weep as Demolition Displaces Them; Seek Help
File Photo RAJKOT: A significant demolition initiative by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) in the Jangleshwar area has left many families uncertain about their future housing options. Officials defend the operation, stating it is essential not only to remove encroachments but also to combat crime. Initiated on Monday, the RMC aims to dismantle over 1,400 illegal settlements along a 2.5-km stretch, having already demolished approximately 1,350 structures by Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses reported emotional scenes as heavy machinery rapidly demolished homes. Sharifaben, a woman in her 60s, faces an uncertain future. Recently recovering from hip replacement surgery, she has found temporary…