Mosque Demolition Sparks Protests in Delhi's Mangolpuri
Protests erupted in northwest Delhi's Mangolpuri area after portions of a mosque were demolished due to alleged encroachment. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi was forced to halt the operation as a large mob, including women protesters, obstructed their efforts. Heavy police and paramilitary presence was observed.
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Protests erupted in northwest Delhi's Mangolpuri area on Tuesday after portions of a mosque were demolished due to alleged encroachment. Heavy police and paramilitary forces were deployed to manage the escalating situation, officials reported.
The demolition drive was halted after a large mob formed a human chain to obstruct the entry of JCBs into the area. Women protesters seated on the unauthorized structure further complicated the law and order situation, according to a statement from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
The MCD clarified that the drive aimed to address unauthorized religious encroachments in a municipal park. Despite removing 20 meters of the structure, the situation became untenable, and police advised a temporary halt to maintain peace. A status report on the issue has been filed with the Delhi High Court.
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