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Protests mark MCD’s anti-encroachment drive at Chandni Chowk

Updated On Apr 07, 2016 12:19 AM IST
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Policemen gather outside the Lal Qila to begin the anti-encroachment drive in Chandni Chowk area. The Delhi high court had ordered all authorities responsible to remove encroachments and illegal religious structures within three weeks. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 07, 2016 12:19 AM IST

Policemen gather outside the Lal Qila to begin the anti-encroachment drive in Chandni Chowk area. The Delhi high court had ordered all authorities responsible to remove encroachments and illegal religious structures within three weeks. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Policemen march towards the lanes of Chandni Chowk to initiate the anti-encroachment drive. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Policemen march towards the lanes of Chandni Chowk to initiate the anti-encroachment drive. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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A crane removes an illegal structure at Chandani Chowk. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A crane removes an illegal structure at Chandani Chowk. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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A priest looks on as the authorities remove an illegal structure in Purani Dilli area. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A priest looks on as the authorities remove an illegal structure in Purani Dilli area. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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An MCD crane removes a wall of a temple at Chandani Chowk. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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An MCD crane removes a wall of a temple at Chandani Chowk. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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An MCD worker removes the rubble as a crane breaks demolish an illegally-constructed wall at Chandani Chowk. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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An MCD worker removes the rubble as a crane breaks demolish an illegally-constructed wall at Chandani Chowk. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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A priest stands next to a demolished religious structure. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A priest stands next to a demolished religious structure. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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MCD cranes move around in Chandani Chowk during the anti-encroachment drive. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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MCD cranes move around in Chandani Chowk during the anti-encroachment drive. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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People wait outside Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib as the anti-encroahment drive begins. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People wait outside Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib as the anti-encroahment drive begins. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Policemen try to control the crowd outside Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Policemen try to control the crowd outside Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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A man shouts slogans during the anti-encroachment drive. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A man shouts slogans during the anti-encroachment drive. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Policemen talk to locals as a crane removes an illegal structure. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Policemen talk to locals as a crane removes an illegal structure. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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People react to the demolition of an illegal structure in Chandi Chowk area. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People react to the demolition of an illegal structure in Chandi Chowk area. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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People gather outside Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People gather outside Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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People protest the demolition of a portion of a Gurudwara at Chandani Chowk. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People protest the demolition of a portion of a Gurudwara at Chandani Chowk. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Priests offer prayers at a temple at Chandani Chowk. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Priests offer prayers at a temple at Chandani Chowk. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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