Cops, protesters clash over temple railing removal in Delhi's Mandawali

A clash erupted between the Delhi Police and local residents of the city's Mandawali area after authorities initiated the removal of an encroached section of a temple. Following the clash, a number of protesters were also detained. To maintain law and order, a significant number of police personnel, along with paramilitary forces, have been deployed in the area.

A large group of people gathered near a temple in east Delhi's Mandawali to protest against the removal of a grill, which was part of the temple, during an encroachment drive carried out by Public Works Department (PWD). Credit: PTI Photo

The massive protest also led to traffic congestion in the area, which was later brought under control, said police. Credit: PTI Photo

The encroachment drive was carried out by the PWD, police said, adding that the grill that was encroaching on a footpath was removed peacefully in the presence of heavy police deployment. Credit: PTI Photo

Police said locals who had gathered near the temple premises have now stopped the protest but are still at the spot, on one side of the road. Credit: PTI Photo

They chanted slogans and also participated in prayers at the temple after the encroachment drive was completed, police said. Credit: PTI Photo

Delhi police personnel tried to bring the situation under control. Reportedly cops detained a few protestors. Credit: PTI Photo

Police personnel detain locals protesting against the removal of a portion of a temple in Mandawali area of New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Police personnel interacts with locals protesting against the removal of a portion of a temple in Mandawali area of New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo