AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar detained during an anti-encroachment drive in Delhi’s Kalyanpuri area. (Image: ANI)
Bulldozers reached Khichdipur on Wednesday to remove illegal constructions in the locality
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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Kuldeep Kumar was on Wednesday detained for allegedly obstructing the demolition drive being run by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). He said AAP MLA from Kondli (East) reached the spot in Khichripur area of Kalyanpuri when the vandalism started in protest against the campaign. There was no immediate response from DDA.
Bulldozers arrived in Khichdipur on Wednesday to remove illegal constructions in the locality. “We have detained AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar for obstructing the demolition drive that started at 12 noon,” a senior police officer said.
He said that adequate police arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the demolition operation. “We are here in sufficient numbers to ensure the safety and security of the government agencies carrying out the demolition operation. Our responsibility is to maintain law and order and ensure that no untoward incident takes place during the campaign.
In the last one month, anti-encroachment drive was carried out by three municipal bodies of Delhi in different parts of the city including Shaheen Bagh, Jahangirpuri, Madanpur Khadar, New Friends Colony, Mangolpuri, Rohini, Gokulpuri, Lodhi. Colony, Rithala, Janakpuri, Hari Nagar and Khyala.
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