Demolition drive in Delhi's Jahangirpuri: What we know so far
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Demolition halted
North Delhi's civic body, North Delhi Municipal Corporation, demolished several structures in the violence-hit Jahangirpuri. The Supreme Court, in response to an appeal, halted the demolition and called for an urgent hearing.
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The first demolition
The anti-encroachment drive began in the violence-hit Jahangirpuri area at around 10.40 a.m. in the morning. The first demolition was of a tobacconist's shop and then the JCB proceeded further to demolish another juice-cum-tobbacco vendor next to it. A double storey scrap dealer's shop was also razed to the ground.
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Opposition slams
The Opposition leaders reacted as the demolition was carried out by the BJP-headed civic body. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "demolition of India's constitutional values". "This is state-sponsored targeting of poor & minorities. BJP must bulldoze the hatred in their hearts instead."
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People expressing resentment
The people residing in the vicinity of the demolition drive could be seen, watching the whole process from the rooftops and the windows of their houses. Several among them expressed their resentment over the government's strict action which came just four days after the severe communal clashes.
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Hanuman Jayanti procession
Jahangirpuri witnessed violent clashes, including stone pelting, arson and firing, between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on Saturday. Eight police personnel and a local resident were injured in the clashes.
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'Bulldozing the constitution'
CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat termed the demolition drive carried out by the Municipal Corporation in Jahangirpuri area of Delhi "bulldozing the constitution."