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Demolition near New Delhi mosque continues despite residents’ objections

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NEW DELHI, INDIA (JAN. 7, 2026) (ANADOLU-ACCESS ALL)

1. VARIOUS OF MOSQUE SURROUNDED BY DEBRIS AND GARBAGE

2. VARIOUS OF BULLDOZERS DEMOLISHING BUILDINGS NEAR MOSQUE

3. VARIOUS OF SECURITY FORCES ARRIVING AT SCENE NEW DELHI, INDIA - JAN. 7, 2026: Demolition work on land near a mosque in New Delhi continued Wednesday, Jan. 7, despite objections from local residents.

Police earlier clashed with protesters opposing the demolition of structures authorities say were encroachments near a mosque and cemetery. Five police officers were injured, and five people were detained, officials said. Police used tear gas after residents threw stones at officials.

The demolitions follow a November 2025 ruling by the Delhi High Court and a December decision by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, which cited the absence of ownership documents.

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