Tense Stand-off: Stone Pelting Disrupts MCD's Anti-Encroachment Drive

A planned anti-encroachment operation by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi in the Shalimar Bagh area turned volatile as locals hurled stones at the MCD vehicle. Three individuals were detained by police in connection with the incident, charged with obstructing government work and damaging public property.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi's routine anti-encroachment drive in Shalimar Bagh on Monday faced unexpected resistance as locals resorted to stone-pelting.

The situation escalated when the crowd targeted the MCD vehicle during its operations in Haiderpur village, resulting in significant damage.

Authorities quickly detained three individuals, charging them with hindrance to government work and damage to public assets, while assuring that no injuries occurred in the confrontation.

(With inputs from agencies.)