Ludhiana, March 28 -- After two unsuccessful attempts, the municipal corporation (MC) finally demolished the boundary wall of colonies blocking the link between Rahon Road with Tajpur-Bhamian road and Chandigarh Road on Thursday. The move, which aimed to ease traffic congestion, was met with strong opposition from locals who argued that it compromised their security.

According to officials, the operation was carried out early hours of the morning, with MC officials and district police arriving at the site.

Heavy police forces were deployed. However, residents attempted to halt the demolition by citing a stay order, but police, after examining the document, found no mention of the municipal corporation or any restriction on removing the ...