<p>In the early hours of January 7, MCD carried out a demolition near Faiz-e-Elahi mosque in Delhi’s Turkman Gate following a High Court order. Stone-pelting injured five cops, tear gas was used, several detained, and normalcy later restored.</p><img><p>MCD bulldozers move in under tight security to clear encroachments near a mosque in Delhi. The operation was carried out late at night to avoid large daytime gatherings.</p><img><p>Barricades and rapid action force units line the streets during the anti-encroachment drive. Multiple teams were stationed to prevent further escalation. </p><img><p>Protesters hurl stones at police as demolition work gets underway. Several officers sustained injuries during the clashes. Excavators continue demolition work as tension simmers in the area. Officials said the action followed court orders.</p><img><p>Police deploy tear gas shells to disperse the violent crowd. Authorities said the move was necessary to regain control of the situation.</p><img><p>Police personnel had to shield themselves as stones were pelted near the demolition site. Five policemen were reportedly injured in the violence.</p><img><p>Debris and damaged structures are seen after the night-long operation ends. Authorities later detained several individuals linked to the unrest.</p>
