Photos: In Delhi's Jahangirpuri, a demolition in images
Amid a heavy paramilitary and police presence, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation bulldozed illegal structures in Delhi’s Jahangipuri, which was then stopped a couple of hours following a Supreme Court order. Before the apex court’s order to stop the demolition drive, the civic body had bulldozed a number of temporary shops and structures. On April 16, clashes between two communities were reported from Jahangirpuri during a Hanuman Jayanti procession. A Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana ordered a status quo and agreed to hear a petition challenging the action of the civic bodies allegedly aimed against those involved in the April 16 violence.
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A bulldozer demolishes an illegal structure during an anti-encroachment drive in Jahangirpuri, New Delhi, on April 20, 2022. Several structures in Jahangirpuri were brought down amid heavy paramilitary and police presence during the North Delhi Municipal Corporation’s anti-encroachment drive that was stopped within hours following a Supreme Court order.(Amal KS / HT Photo)
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An aerial view shows a bulldozer demolishing an illegal structure, in Jahangirpuri, New Delhi, on April 20, 2022. The demolition drive continued even after the apex court directed the authorities to stop it. Officials said it was because of the absence of a written order from the court.(Amal KS / HT Photo)
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Security personnel deployed during the anti-encroachment drive carried out by North Delhi Municipal Corporation in Jahangirpuri, New Delhi, on April 20, 2022. On April 16, Jahangirpuri had witnessed violent clashes between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession, where eight police personnel and a local resident were injured.(Amal KS / HT Photo)
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Local residents look on from their houses as a bulldozer demolishes an illegal structure during the anti-encroachment drive in Jahangirpuri, New Delhi, on April 20, 2022. "They razed my shop and took away four carts. This was the only source of income for our family of five. I have two kids and both are studying in primary schools. I am worried how their studies will continue and have lost all hopes for their good future. I am clueless about recovering our losses," resident Malika Bibi told PTI.(Amal KS / HT Photo)
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