Ashok Vihar and Wazirpur join Delhi's demolition overdrive: Here are other areas witnessing clean-up measures
The
Delhi Development Authority
(DDA) initiated a demolition drive the national capital's Delhi
Ashok Vihar
and Wazirpur on Monday, with police security.
"A demolition drive is ongoing in Ashok Vihar. About 250 police officers are deployed there," stated DCP (Northwest) Bhisham Singh.
A Special Task Force (STF) unit was deployed at Ashok Vihar's Jailorwala Bagh area on Monday morning with excavators to conduct the clearance operation. More than 200 residences built on government property were scheduled to be demolished.
Furthermore, there was a parallel operation near Wazirpur's railway line to clear unauthorised structures.
"Two companies of paramilitary force, along with Delhi Police personnel, are present on the spot to ensure that law and order is not breached," confirmed a senior police officer.
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This operation marks the second clearance activity in the area this month.
Following the previous operation on June 2, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated, "If a railway line is encroached and there is an accident, who will be responsible?"
Demolition drives in Kalkaji, Madarsi Camp
Earlier this month, DDA undertook a demolition drive at Bhoomihin Camp, located in Kalkaji area following directions from the High Court on June 11.
The DDA had earlier issued an official notice to all residents of Bhoomihin Camp, directing them to vacate their premises in view of the demolition of illegal huts,.
Residents were given three days, June 8, 9 and 10 to vacate their huts. The notice stated that failure to comply will lead to demolition action by the authorities.
The operation was carried out to resolve the flooding issues caused by the narrowed drain, which obstructs water flow during heavy rains.
On June 1, a demolition drive at Madrasi camp in Jangpura, South East Delhi, was conducted by the authorities, on the orders of the Delhi High Court, to clear encroachments in the area along the Barapulla drain.
Stay on Batla House demolition drive
On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court granted an interim stay on the demolition of six properties in the Batla House area of Okhla in South East Delhi. Residents of these properties have challenged the notices issued by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in May 2025.
Petitioners claimed that out of these six properties, some are outside Khasra Number 279, whiddle others are within this Khasra. Residents of these properties said that their properties are covered within the PM Uday Scheme.
In an order passed on Monday, Justice Tejas Karia ordered to maintain the status quo till the next date of hearing.
Meanwhile, the High Court has issued notice to the DDA and sought a response within four weeks. Petitions are to be heard on July 10 before roster bench.
(With agency inputs)
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