Protests in Delhi over mosque demolition
The demolition drive, however, had to be halted after the situation escalated as a large mob gathered, forming a human chain to obstruct the entry of JCBs into the area, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), which carried out the drive.News Arena Network - New Delhi - UPDATED: June 25, 2024, 07:44 AM - 5 mins read
Locals protest as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi carries out a demolition drive in the northwest Delhi's Mangolpuri area.
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