In a decisive move to combat urban visual pollution, the Thane Municipal Corporation has removed 3,891 unauthorised boards, posters, and banners across its municipal limits during December 2024, the civic body said in an official statement on Thursday.

Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao highlighted the comprehensive nature of the drive, which resulted in 76 registered cases across various city divisions. The encroachment department and ward committees collaborated to systematically remove unauthorised hoardings from all municipal zones, the civic body said.