In a decisive move that underscores the Yogi government's firm stance against illegal encroachments, Lucknow's district administration has set its sights on the predominantly Muslim settlement of Akbarnagar. Situated strategically near the Kukrail river bridge, the area has come under intense scrutiny. A Municipal Corporation squad, bolstered by a strong police force, is at the ready, equipped with bulldozers and Poclain machines to undertake what many see as a necessary clean-up operation. However, the residents of Akbarnagar have been granted a temporary reprieve thanks to a stay order from the Lucknow Bench of the High Court. As legal proceedings continue, with the potential to extend this reprieve, the Municipal Corporation has begun marking 250 houses and shops with red crosses, a stark indicator of their lack of legal standing and the impending action.