PWD Launches Anti-Encroachment Drive in Delhi’s Bhajanpura Area, Demolishes Hanuman Temple, and Mazar

Delhi’s Public Works Department (PWD) has initiated an anti-encroachment drive in Delhi’s Bhajanpura area, targeting the removal of a Hanuman temple and a Mazar. In order to further expand the route for the Saharanpur Highway, the Religious Committee of Delhi decided to demolish a Human Temple and a Mazar, according to Northeast DCP.

The drive, which began early this morning, witnessed the arrival of PWD officials accompanied by a team of law enforcement personnel. They were equipped with the necessary tools and machinery to carry out the task efficiently and swiftly.

The Hanuman temple, located on a prominent corner of Bhajanpura, had become a focal point for devotees in the area. Joy N. Tirkey, the Northeast Deputy Commissioner of Police, said during her remarks on the campaign that the Religious Committee of Delhi has decided to demolish the building.

It advised that the religious sites be taken down so that the road could be widened. Local residents and devotees were taken by surprise as the PWD officials arrived with cranes and bulldozers to begin the demolition process. While some expressed disappointment over the loss of the religious structures, others acknowledged the necessity of adhering to the law and respecting the rules set by authorities.

While the demolition campaign was in progress, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) asked Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena for a directive to halt the anti-encroachment campaign in the capital.

In a previous letter to Delhi-LG, Atishi mentioned the anti-encroachment campaign to clear a tiny piece of a temple in the Mandawali neighborhood of Delhi. She added that PWD has been given the go-ahead by the Delhi-LG to demolish 14 places of worship. She also tried to get the order reversed.

The official further emphasized that the PWD was committed to maintaining the secular fabric of the city and treating all religious structures equally under the law. “Our intention is not to target any specific community or religious group, but rather to enforce the rules uniformly across the board,” the official added.

The PWD has assured residents that the cleared land will be put to good use and utilized for public welfare projects in the future. While the demolition process is expected to be completed within a few days, the removal of the Hanuman temple and the Mazar has sparked discussions among locals about the need for a more streamlined process for obtaining permission to construct religious structures.

Some community members have called for greater awareness and education regarding the regulations governing such constructions. As the anti-encroachment drive continues, the PWD remains determined to uphold the rule of law and ensure that public spaces are protected for the benefit of all residents.

For more updates keep visiting our website www.topstoriesworld.com where we provide unbiased, true, and top stories of the world.