Cops, protesters clash over temple railing removal in Delhi's MandawaliA clash erupted between the Delhi Police and local residents of the city's Mandawali area after authorities initiated the removal of an encroached section of a temple. Following the clash, a number of protesters were also detained. To maintain law and order, a significant number of police personnel, along with paramilitary forces, have been deployed in the area.
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Cops, protesters clash over Temple demolition in Delhi's Mandawali. Credit: PTI Photo
A large group of people gathered near a temple in east Delhi's Mandawali to protest against the removal of a grill, which was part of the temple, during an encroachment drive carried out by Public Works Department (PWD). Credit: PTI Photo
The massive protest also led to traffic congestion in the area, which was later brought under control, said police. Credit: PTI Photo
The encroachment drive was carried out by the PWD, police said, adding that the grill that was encroaching on a footpath was removed peacefully in the presence of heavy police deployment. Credit: PTI Photo
Police said locals who had gathered near the temple premises have now stopped the protest but are still at the spot, on one side of the road. Credit: PTI Photo
They chanted slogans and also participated in prayers at the temple after the encroachment drive was completed, police said. Credit: PTI Photo
Delhi police personnel tried to bring the situation under control. Reportedly cops detained a few protestors. Credit: PTI Photo
Police personnel detain locals protesting against the removal of a portion of a temple in Mandawali area of New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo
Police personnel interacts with locals protesting against the removal of a portion of a temple in Mandawali area of New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo