Anti-encroachment drive: After Jahangirpuri, Shaheen Bagh, bulldozers reach Delhi's New Friends Colony

Demolition drive underway at New Friends Colony by South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) in Delhi.  (Image credit ANI)

The police force along with para-military personnel were deployed in adequate numbers to handle any untoward situation. The police personnel could also be seen atop the buildings to keep an eye over the unsocial elements and prevent any stone pelting.  (Image credit ANI)

"Our enforcement teams along with adequate police force and equipment such as bulldozers and trucks have started removing illegally set up kiosks, temporary structures, shanties or shops from near Baudha Dharma Temple, Gurudwara Road and nearby areas in New Friends Colony. Our drive against encroachment will continue," SDMC's Central Zone Chairman Rajpal Singh told PTI.  (Image credit ANI)

"A stretch of about 500 metres was cleared of encroachment on streets and pavements in Y block of Mangolpuri. Street vendors and grocery sellers had put up illegal temporary structures which were removed as part of a routine drive," a senior NDMC official said.  (Image credit ANI)

SDMC's drive in Shaheen Bagh had witnessed people protesting in large numbers against the action and a complaint was also registered against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for "obstructing" the drive.  (Image credit ANI)

The Supreme Court had also refused to entertain a plea filed by the CPI(M) against the demolition drive at Shaheen Bagh, saying it cannot interfere in the matter at the instance of a political party.  (Image credit ANI)