Demolition Drive Near Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid in New Delhi

New Delhi: Security personnel stand guard near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque after an anti-encroachment demolition drive at the Turkman Gate area, following a Delhi High Court order to clear alleged illegal structures, in New Delhi, Wednesday, January 7, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Deepak Kumar)

Demolition Drive Near Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid in New Delhi

New Delhi: Debris of the demolished Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque lies scattered after an anti-encroachment demolition drive at the Turkman Gate area, following a Delhi High Court order to clear alleged illegal structures, in New Delhi, Wednesday, January 7, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Deepak Kumar)

Demolition Drive Near Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid in New Delhi

New Delhi: A bulldozer carries out an anti-encroachment demolition drive near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque at the Turkman Gate area, following a Delhi High Court order to clear alleged illegal structures, in New Delhi, Wednesday, January 7, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Wasim Sarvar)

Demolition Drive Near Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid in New Delhi

New Delhi: Debris of the demolished Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque lies scattered after an anti-encroachment demolition drive at the Turkman Gate area, following a Delhi High Court order to clear alleged illegal structures, in New Delhi, Wednesday, January 7, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Deepak Kumar)

Demolition Drive Near Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid in New Delhi

New Delhi: Damaged two-wheelers lie scattered near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque after an anti-encroachment demolition drive at the Turkman Gate area, following a Delhi High Court order to clear alleged illegal structures, in New Delhi, Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Local residents gathered in large numbers to protest against the demolition, during which stones were thrown at the police personnel and tear gas was used to restore order. (Photo: IANS/Deepak Kumar)

Demolition Drive Near Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid in New Delhi

New Delhi: Security personnel near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque after an anti-encroachment demolition drive at the Turkman Gate area, following a Delhi High Court order to clear alleged illegal structures, in New Delhi, Wednesday, January 7, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Wasim Sarvar)

Demolition Drive Near Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid in New Delhi

New Delhi: Security personnel stand guard near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque after an anti-encroachment demolition drive at the Turkman Gate area, following a Delhi High Court order to clear alleged illegal structures, in New Delhi, Wednesday, January 7, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Deepak Kumar)