Delhi Demolition Drive Turns Violent: Police Injured, Stone-Pelters Sought

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News18•07-01-2026, 21:44
Delhi Demolition Drive Turns Violent: Police Injured, Stone-Pelters Sought
- •Violence erupted during an MCD anti-encroachment drive near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Delhi's Turkman Gate area.
- •A mob of 30-35 people broke barricades and pelted stones at police, injuring at least five personnel, including Constable Vikram.
- •Police fired tear gas and used mild force to control the situation; heavy police presence has been deployed.
- •SP leader Dr. S.T. Hasan called stone-pelting 'action-reaction'; BJP's Shahzad Poonawalla accused SP of 'cover fire' for vote bank politics.
- •Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi questioned the midnight demolition, terming it against the constitution and a conspiracy.
Why It Matters: Demolition drive in Delhi led to violence, police injuries, and political blame game.
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