New Delhi, June 2 -- A demolition drive was conducted in the Wazirpur area, particularly near the railway lines, to remove illegal encroachments as they pose a major concern to rail operations.

Visuals showed JCB machines demolishing illegal structures one by one, while residents wandered around helplessly. Many have lived in the area for decades and are now struggling to find alternative housing.

Residents also protested against the demolition order, citing unfulfilled promises of alternative housing.

One of the residents, Umesh Kumar, said, "I am 46 and I have been living here since I was one year old. They served notices and told us that only the portion of the roof extending beyond the boundary and obstructing railway signals would...