On January 7, 2026, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a major anti-encroachment drive near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque at Turkman Gate, deploying over a dozen bulldozers in compliance with a Delhi High Court order. The demolition focused on removing illegal shops, unauthorised extensions, a dispensary, and other encroachments, while the mosque structure itself was not touched. The operation led to protests by local residents, during which some individuals allegedly resorted to sto

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Launches Demolition Drive: Illegal Shop Encroachments Removed Near Delhi Darwaza In an effort to ease traffic congestion, authorities have carried out strict action in the historic Delhi Darwaza area of Ahmedabad. Long-standing illegal extensions and encroachments outside shops that were obstructing the road were removed by the Municipal Corporation team.Despite resistance from local traders, the administration proceeded with the operation using JCB machines to cl