Delhi High Court Orders Probe Near Jama Masjid After Turkman Gate Violence
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News18•07-01-2026, 20:45
Delhi High Court Orders Probe Near Jama Masjid After Turkman Gate Violence
- •Delhi High Court ordered a detailed probe into encroachments around Jama Masjid, stating illegal constructions must face legal action.
- •The order followed a plea alleging illegal parking, construction, commercial exploitation, and damage to Jama Masjid's cultural heritage.
- •MCD is tasked with a comprehensive survey and removal of unauthorized structures in the area.
- •This development comes after violence erupted during an MCD demolition drive near Turkman Gate, involving Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid and a Ramlila ground.
- •Police registered an FIR and detained individuals after stone-pelting injured five personnel; Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh defended MCD's actions, blaming rumors.
Why It Matters: Delhi High Court mandates probe into Jama Masjid encroachments, following Turkman Gate demolition violence.
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