New Delhi, June 17 -- The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Monday carried out an anti-encroachment drive in West Delhi's Ashok Vihar and razed over 300 illegal dwellings, according to a statement.
A simultaneous anti-encroachment drive was also carried out in North Delhi's Wazirpur area by Indian railways. The demolition, which began early on Monday morning, was carried out amid heavy police and paramilitary deployment. A total of 308 illegal dwellings were cleared from the Jailorwala Bagh in the Ashok Vihar area, as part of DDA's efforts to remove unauthorised settlements.
According to DDA, the action targeted jhuggi structures belonging to residents who were either already allotted alternative flats or were found ineligible under th...