Removal of grille near temple leads to protests in Delhi

April 22, 2024 10:51 am

Published by: thefactnews

The Fact News Service

New Delhi, June 23

The removal of a grille encroaching upon the footpath near a temple in east Delhi’s Mandawali on Thursday led to protests by locals in the area, following rumours that the authorities were demolishing the temple.

The anti-encroachment drive was carried out by the Public Works Department (PWD) here, police said, adding the grille was removed peacefully in the heavy police presence.

When the authorities were carrying out the exercise, some protesters lay down on the road and raised slogans against the drive. Some women with sticks in their hands also joined the protest to express their displeasure.

The massive protest also led to traffic congestion in the area which was later brought under control, police said, and denied the allegations that the protesters were detained.

The incident triggered a political slugfest between the AAP and the BJP.

The BJP claimed one of its councillors, Shashi Rani Chandna, sustained severe head injuries during the protest, and she is in ICU at a city hospital.