Over 200 homes, shops razed in N Delhi's Khyber Pass

The Delhi Police and the Land and Development office demolished unauthorized constructions of more than 200 residents in North Delhi's Khyber Pass in Civil Lines on Sunday.

- PRAJYOT DEOGHARE

The residents of North Delhi's Khyber Pass in Civil Lines were confronted with a distressing scene, bulldozers positioned outside their homes, ready to demolish structures that had stood for decades.

This shocking development followed a government notice delivered on Friday, which informed residents that their homes and shops would be demolished on Sunday, giving them only two days to evacuate with their belongings.

The demolition drive was conducted by the Delhi Police in conjunction with officers from the Land and Development Office. The operation was aimed to remove all unauthorised constructions and shops in the area.

"This house was built with all my earnings, and I have been living in this house for 70 years now," a resident shared with the Millennium Post, capturing the sense of loss felt by many in the community.