Around 20 'unauthorised' homes, farmhouses razed as part of road-widening drive in South Delhi

Authorities on Monday launched a demolition drive along the Satbari Gaushala Road in south Delhi's Chhatarpur area as part of a road-widening exercise, officials said.

Demolition drive launched in Chhatarpur

The action was carried out on orders of the district magistrate (South), with bulldozers deployed to raze several "unauthorised" structures in the area, including some 20 houses and few farmhouses, according to officials.

Heavy police deployment was made at the site to maintain law and order. Paramilitary personnel were also deployed, they said.

Heavy security deployed at site

"We have deployed multiple police teams on site to ensure that the drive is carried out peacefully. No one will be allowed to breach law and order," a senior police officer said.

The demolition drive has been undertaken to clear the road stretch for widening work, officials said.

Details on notices remain unavailable

Details about the extent of land cleared and the notices issued to affected property owners were not immediately available.