Ahmedabad's 'Surgical Strike' on Filth: 9 Shops Sealed, ₹1.42 Lakh Fine Collected
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News18•19-01-2026, 13:34
Ahmedabad's 'Surgical Strike' on Filth: 9 Shops Sealed, ₹1.42 Lakh Fine Collected
- •Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) launched a 'surgical strike' against traders spreading filth and using banned plastic.
- •In the North-West Zone, 9 shops and restaurants were sealed for openly spreading filth, specifically on Gurukul Road, Surdhara Circle in Ghatlodia, and Vastrapur.
- •Over two days, 100 raids were conducted, 145 notices issued, and a total fine of ₹1.42 lakh collected on the spot.
- •28 kilograms of banned plastic were seized during inspections, targeting everyone from hawkers to large showrooms.
- •Special squads are now deployed morning and evening in areas like Ghatlodia, Chandlodia, Gota, Thaltej, Bodakdev, and Vastrapur to ensure continuous enforcement.
Why It Matters: Ahmedabad is cracking down on littering and banned plastic with strict enforcement and continuous monitoring.
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