Demolition drive underway at Jangpura’s Madrasi Camp after Delhi HC order to clear slums

NEW DELHI: A demolition drive is underway at Jangpura's Madrasi Camp to remove slums along the Barapullah drain on Sunday following a Delhi High Court order .Around 370 makeshift dwellings are being demolished as part of the clearance operation.

South East District Magistrate Anil Banka said,"This action is being taken as per court orders. The encroachments are being removed in compliance with the court's directive. It was becoming difficult to clean Barapullah drain and the area had narrowed significantly. This was the primary reason for waterlogging in the locality during heavy rainfall. Eligible residents have been allotted flats in Narela."The removal of encroachments aims to address drainage issues and flooding problems in the area.