Police Action

Clashes injure five Delhi police during MCD anti-encroachment drive near Turkman Gate mosque

January 06, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

A pre-dawn demolition drive by Delhi's Municipal Corporation on January 7, 2026, near the historic Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Turkman Gate sparked clashes, with stone pelters injuring five officers. Police used minimal force including tear gas to restore order, while officials confirmed the mosque remained untouched amid a court-ordered clearance of encroachments.