Photos: Demolition, Stones and Bulldozers; Inside Delhi’s Midnight Mayhem

In the early hours of January 7, MCD carried out a demolition near Faiz-e-Elahi mosque in Delhi’s Turkman Gate following a High Court order. Stone-pelting injured five cops, tear gas was used, several detained, and normalcy later restored.

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Midnight demolition begins

MCD bulldozers move in under tight security to clear encroachments near a mosque in Delhi. The operation was carried out late at night to avoid large daytime gatherings.

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Heavy security deployment

Barricades and rapid action force units line the streets during the anti-encroachment drive. Multiple teams were stationed to prevent further escalation. 

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Stone-pelting erupts, bulldozers amid chaos

Protesters hurl stones at police as demolition work gets underway. Several officers sustained injuries during the clashes. Excavators continue demolition work as tension simmers in the area. Officials said the action followed court orders.

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Tear gas fired

Police deploy tear gas shells to disperse the violent crowd. Authorities said the move was necessary to regain control of the situation.

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Cops under attack

Police personnel shield themselves as stones rain down near the demolition site. Five policemen were reportedly injured in the violence.

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Aftermath at dawn

Debris and damaged structures are seen after the night-long operation ends. Authorities later detained several individuals linked to the unrest.