Demolition of illegal portion of Delhi's Mangolpuri mosque underwayThe action follows a Delhi High Court order. 
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Demolition of illegal portion of Delhi's Mangolpuri mosque underway.
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New Delhi: The authorities began demolishing the illegal portion of a mosque in the Mangolpuri area of northwest Delhi on Sunday, an official said.
The action follows a Delhi High Court order.
Officials said only unauthorised construction is being demolished.
Heavy police deployment has been made at the spot to maintain order.
"We have deployed seven companies of paramilitary forces and Delhi Police personnel. No one will be allowed to breach law and order," a senior police officer said.