Demolition Drive
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Turkman Gate violence: 12 held, permission granted to offer Friday prayers at Faiz-e-Elahi mosque
Delhi | January 09, 2026 14:14 ISTTwelve people have now been arrested in connection with the violence that erupted near Delhi's Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid during a court-ordered anti-encroachment drive in the Turkman Gate area. Clashes broke out after a social media post falsely claimed that the mosque was being demolished.
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Turkman Gate violence: 10 influencers under lens for instigating mob; 11 arrests till now | DETAILS
Delhi | January 08, 2026 20:12 ISTViolence broke out in the Turkman Gate area of Delhi after a mob pelted stones at police and civic officials during an anti-encroachment drive. Police have discovered that false rumours were spread claiming that the Faiz-e-Elahi was intended to be demolished.
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Will bulldozer action be carried out near Jama Masjid? Delhi HC gives MCD 2-month deadline
Delhi | January 08, 2026 16:49 ISTThe Delhi High Court has given the MCD two months to survey and clear illegal encroachments around Jama Masjid, raising the possibility of bulldozer action soon. The area remains heavily congested due to unauthorised stalls, including near Maulana Azad's memorial.
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Turkman Gate violence: Six more accused arrested, YouTuber Salman to be questioned by Delhi Police
India | January 08, 2026 13:54 ISTEarlier in the day, a demolition drive resumed near the Faiz-e-Elahi mosque at Turkman Gate in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan area, a day after violent clashes broke out during an anti-encroachment operation.
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Demolition drive resumes near Faiz-e-Elahi Mosque at Turkman Gate in Delhi day after clashes | Video
Delhi | January 08, 2026 12:38 ISTFive people were arrested in connection with the stone pelting incident that took place on Wednesday, during the anti-encroachment demolition drive near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate in Delhi.
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Turkman Gate violence: 30 stone-pelters identified, 400 videos under probe | What we know so far
Delhi | January 08, 2026 9:24 ISTViolence erupted during an anti-encroachment drive near the Faiz-e-Elahi mosque in Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan area early Wednesday, with some people pelting stones at police personnel, leaving five of them injured.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 7, 2026
India | January 07, 2026 21:05 ISTFive people, including a minor, were taken into custody, while 10–15 others were detained for questioning after over 100 protesters allegedly hurled stones at police personnel and MCD officials during a late-night drive between Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Turkman Gate demolition: How did events unfold from police deployment to stone-pelting? A timeline
Delhi | January 07, 2026 14:39 ISTAt least five police personnel were injured after some people allegedly pelted stones and glass bottles at the force when the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was carrying out a court-mandated demolition on land adjoining the mosque and a nearby graveyard.
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Delhi Police busts plot as false Faiz-e-Elahi mosque demolition rumours spark unrest; five arrested
Delhi | January 07, 2026 14:09 ISTDelhi Police have uncovered a conspiracy in Turkman Gate where rumours of a mosque demolition were deliberately spread to provoke violence. Fake videos circulated online led to crowd mobilisation and stone-pelting. The mosque remains untouched and five people have been arrested so far.
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SP MP's name surfaces in Turkman Gate violence, police to question Mohibbullah Nadvi
Delhi | January 07, 2026 13:20 ISTSP MP's name surfaces in Turkman Gate violence, police to question Mohibbullah Nadvi
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Five cops injured as stones pelted during demolition drive near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, 10 detained
Delhi | January 07, 2026 9:38 ISTThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a demolition drive at the encroached area in the vicinity of Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, Turkman Gate, near Ramlila Maidan in the national capital. Heavy security was deployed in the region to maintain law and order.
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DK Shivakumar hits back at Kerala CM Vijayan over Bengaluru demolition drive: 'Don't interfere’
India | December 27, 2025 23:42 ISTDK Shivakumar said the area in question was an encroached waste dumpsite and alleged that land mafia interests were behind attempts to turn it into a slum."We have humanity. We gave people an opportunity to move to new places. Only a few of them are locals," he said.
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Ajmer Administration Launches Demolition Drive on Forest Land, Heavy Security Deployed
News | August 02, 2025 12:26 ISTAjmer administration launched a demolition drive for structures built on the land under the jurisdiction of the forest department, backed by heavy security.
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Chandigarh furniture market demolition: Administration razes 116 'illegal' shops in Sectors 53, 54
India | July 20, 2025 9:37 ISTChandigarh DC on Friday held a meeting in this regard and issued necessary directions on safety, fire, medical and waste clearance. He also said that 1000 police personnel will be deployed during the demolition drive.
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Self-styled Godman Changur Baba's house demolition started for second day in UP’s Utraula today
Uttar Pradesh | July 09, 2025 11:04 ISTSix bulldozers are involved in Changur Baba's house demolition on Wednesday. About 50% of the illegal constructions was demolished on Tuesday.
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Bulldozers raze encroachments in Delhi's Kalkaji, crackdown likely on Batla House, Muradi Road too
Delhi | June 11, 2025 12:53 ISTThe Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Tuesday launched a large-scale demolition drive in multiple parts of the city, targeting illegal constructions in the Kalkaji slum cluster, Batla House, and Muradi Road areas.
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Former Delhi CM Atishi detained during anti-demolition protest at Kalkaji’s Bhoomiheen Camp | Video
Delhi | June 10, 2025 14:58 ISTAAP leader Atishi accused the BJP of targeting the poor, saying she was being jailed for speaking up against the planned demolition of slums at Kalkaji.
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Ahmedabad demolition: Over 2,500 illegal houses to be razed today in phase two of encroachment drive
Gujarat | May 20, 2025 9:12 ISTTo execute the demolition smoothly and efficiently, the administration has deployed a formidable fleet of 75 bulldozers and 150 dumpers, alongside a massive police force of 8,000 personnel to maintain law and order and prevent any disruptions.
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Mumbai: BMC transfers ward officer in Jain temple demolition case as community protests
Maharashtra | April 19, 2025 23:49 ISTA protest march was taken to the ward office on Saturday (April 19). Paresh Shah of the Maharashtra Gaushala Sangh claimed that more 20,000 people including religious leaders and Maharashtra minister Mangal Prasad Lodha.
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Nashik: Clashes erupt over demolition of illegal dargah, 11 policemen injured in stone-pelting
Maharashtra | April 16, 2025 9:47 ISTViolence broke out in Nashik’s Dwarka area after a municipal team, backed by police, attempted to demolish an allegedly illegal dargah. A mob pelted stones late Tuesday night, injuring 4 officials and 11 police personnel and damaging five vehicles.
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