Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:29am on 07 Jan 2026,Wednesday India
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a pre-dawn demolition drive near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in the Turkman Gate area to remove unauthorised encroachments, including a dispensary and community hall, following a Delhi High Court order. Authorities deployed 17 bulldozers with heavy police presence to enforce the court directive. The action sparked tension and protests, with some residents pelting stones, leading to the use of tear gas and minor injuries to five police personnel. Traffic advisories were issued due to road closures affecting key routes around Ramlila Maidan.
