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MUMBAI: The BMC on Thursday evacuated over 120 families living in a dilapidated ground-plus-six storey building at Worli and started demolishing the 23-year-old structure. In 1981, a prominent builder took it up for redevelopment. While about 50 families arranged temporary accommodation, around 70 families said they had no choice but to live in the building compoundNearly 50 police personnel were deployed to avoid any resistance from residents. "Residents stated due to the legal case, they were unable to find another builder to reconstruct the building. Local MLA Sunil Shinde said, "Residents are suffering due to the ongoing tussle between the landlord's family and the builder..