India, June 4 -- New Delhi

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday directed officials not to demolish slums "without providing permanent houses" warning of strict action "against those who spread rumours regarding demolition", according to a statement issued by the CM's office.

The CMO said instructions were also issued to register an FIR against rumourmongers, in a meeting held at the Delhi Secretariat with officials from DUSIB, PWD, DDA, and MCD.

CM Gupta said that "some people are spreading the misconception that slums are being demolished, while the government has assured that no slum will be demolished without giving them permanent houses," according to the statement issued by the CMO.

In the meeting, the CM also discussed a ...