House of Uttarakhand Rat Hole Miner Demolished in Delhi Demolition Drive

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:15pm on 28 Feb 2024,Wednesday India

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) conducted a demolition drive in Khajoori Khas, demolishing illegal structures, including the house of Wakeel Hassan, a rat-hole miner involved in the Uttarakhand rescue. Hassan, part of the team that rescued 41 workers in Uttarkashi's tunnel, accused authorities of breaking their assurance that his house wouldn't be touched. In a video, Hassan displayed the aftermath and alleged police brutality during the incident. DDA justified the drive for planned development, while Delhi Police confirmed the demolition of illegal structures. The rat-hole mining team, vital in the Silkyara tunnel rescue, faces unexpected challenges.

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