In Pics | Demolition drive in violence-hit Jahangirpuri

After Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, bulldozers were deployed in the capital to raze illegal constructions. A demolition drive was carried out by the municipal corporation against the alleged encroachers in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area, where communal clashes broke out on Hanuman Jayanti. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court had ordered status quo on the demolition drive. Senior advocate Dushyant Dave mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana.

After Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, bulldozers were deployed in the capital to raze illegal constructions. A demolition drive was carried out by the municipal corporation against the alleged encroachers in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area, where communal clashes broke out on Hanuman Jayanti. Credit: PTI Photo

Bulldozers used to remove illegal structures during a joint anti-encroachment drive by NDMC, PWD, local bodies and the police, in the violence-hit Jahangirpuri area in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

The corporation reportedly sought help from the police to maintain law and order on April 20 and April 21 to take action on illegal construction. Credit: PTI Photo

Police officials and members of security forces oversee the demolition of small illegal retail shops by civic authorities in Jahangirpuri, New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court had ordered status quo on the demolition drive and agreed to list the matter for hearing on April 21 before an appropriate bench. Credit: PTI Photo

People shift their belongings during an anti-encroachment drive by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) in the violence-hit Jahangirpuri area, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Locals react during a joint anti-encroachment drive by NDMC, PWD, local bodies and the police in Jahangirpuri. Credit: PTI Photo

A bulldozer is used to remove illegal structures in Jahangirpuri, New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

People shift their belongings to a safer place during an anti-encroachment drive by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) in Jahangirpuri. Credit: PTI Photo