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Delhi demolition Highlights: Stones thrown at cops, 5 injured as anti-encroachment drive near mosque turns violent

Delhi Demolition: At least five police personnel sustained injuries after an anti-encroachment drive near a mosque in Delhi turned violent on Wednesday. The mosque is located in Ramlila Maidan. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was carrying out a demolition drive near Syed Faiz Elahi mosque at Turkman Gate after Delhi High Court’s order.

delhi demolition — Delhi demolition LIVE: Stones thrown at cops, 5 injured as anti-encroachment drive near mosque turns violent

Delhi Demolition: Clashes broke out between locals and cops as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a demolition drive near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, Turkman Gate, near Ramlila Maidan. At least five police personnel sustained injuries after the anti-encroachment drive near the Ramlila Maidan area turned violent.

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Live Updates

Jan 7, 2026 12:37 PM IST

#WATCH | Delhi: On demolition drive and stone pelting in Delhi, Nidhin Valsan, Central District DCP says, "MCD staff came here with bulldozers, and we deployed our force here. We had a discussion with locals here and told them that you should comply with the court's order. When… pic.twitter.com/eqnbSogzqt

— ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026 12:37 PM IST

#WATCH | Delhi: Municipal Corporation's demolition drive on illegal encroachment near Ramlila Maidan, Petitioner in demolition drive case Preet Sirohi says, "… When I started researching the Dargah Illahi complex, I found that there are complexes and illegal constructions over… pic.twitter.com/hmkIaxsdTq

— ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026 12:36 PM IST

Watch:

#WATCH | Delhi Police detains a person from the area near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, Turkman Gate, where a demolition drive was carried out by the MCD last night. pic.twitter.com/CIFFm1Ik2C

— ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026 12:26 PM IST

#WATCH | Delhi | Debris being cleared from the area near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, Turkman Gate, where a demolition drive was carried out by the MCD last night. pic.twitter.com/ODNJrmx5nW

— ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026 11:15 AM IST

Elaborate arrangements were made to ensure law and order. Police
divided entire area into nine zones.
Jan 7, 2026 10:51 AM IST

Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory on Tuesday,
informing commuters about congestion around Ramlila Maidan and adjoining areas.
Jan 7, 2026 10:16 AM IST

A case has been filed against unidentified persons. Investigations are ongoing to hold all those responsible accountable.
Jan 7, 2026 10:11 AM IST

more than 100 video recordings from the night are being reviewed.
Jan 7, 2026 10:00 AM IST

Delhi
Police have intensified its efforts to identify those involved in the
late-night disturbance near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque. Cops are now using CCTV and
body camera footage.
Jan 7, 2026 9:43 AM IST

Earlier Visuals:

#WATCH | Delhi | Visuals from the area near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, Turkman Gate, where MCD, pursuant to the directions of the Delhi High Court, carried out a demolition drive on an encroachment earlier today.

Madhur Verma, Joint Commissioner of Police, Central Range, says,… pic.twitter.com/sAVAsZwPfs

— ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2026

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