Taking matters into their own hands, officials from the Vanrai police station on Tuesday removed several hoardings installed illegally along the Western Express Highway (WEH) after receiving numerous complaints from motorists. The task, which ideally falls under the purview of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), was initiated by the police to prevent potential accidents and ensure smooth vehicular movement.

“These hoardings were creating a serious safety hazard. Some were jutting out dangerously close to the lane, and motorists were forced to veer to avoid them. We received several calls from concerned commuters over the last few days, and since immediate action was required, we decided to step in,” said Senior Police Constable Deepak Pawar of Vanrai police station.