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MCD steps up anti-encroachment drive in Delhi; 95 demolitions carried out, 124 properties sealed thus far

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified its ongoing crackdown on unauthorised constructions and unlawful encroachments throughout the nationwide capital, in line with official information launched on Sunday.

According to an official progress report dated June 7, 2026, civic authorities have efficiently executed a complete of 95 demolition actions and sealed 124 properties to clamp down on unlawful constructions.

Today, authorities carried out 1 main demolition operation and positioned seals on 10 unlawful properties to stop additional unauthorised utilization.

Earlier, on June 6, 2026, revealed that 94 demolitions had already been executed, alongside the sealing of 114 properties.

To guarantee strict authorized compliance, the civic physique has additionally aggressively issued statutory notices. A complete of 84 Show Cause Notices for Unauthorised Construction (UC) and 41 Sealing Show Cause Notices have been served to property homeowners thus far. Furthermore, the report highlights that 33 formal Demolition Orders have been formally issued by the division to filter out closely contested unlawful constructions.

Speaking on the demolition motion in Khanpur, Malviya Nagar MLA and Vice Chairman of the Delhi Jal Board, Satish Upadhyay, threw his weight behind the executive motion, stating that the drive prioritised public security over unlawful actual property expansions.

‘The CM of Delhi is all the time working in direction of securing the longer term and the individuals of Delhi. This demolition drive relies on the principles and rules of the federal government. If the G+5 or 17m rule for constructing building is violated, it places lives in peril,’ Upadhyay mentioned.

Urging residents to adjust to the authorized frameworks, the chief added, ‘I urge individuals to stick to the federal government’s guidelines and be secure. Today’s actions have taken place in Khanpur and Sainik Farms, which reveals the federal government’s ongoing efforts to safe the way forward for Delhi’s residents.’

Commenting on the demolition motion at Krishna Park, BJP Municipal Councillor Mamta Yadav acknowledged that the intervention was a direct response to public grievances geared toward stopping main disasters.

‘The demolition is being carried out for the general public good, because the individuals residing close by had complained about this constructing. This motion is being taken to stop any lack of life or property,’ Yadav mentioned. (ANI)

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