A demolition drive was carried out on Sunday (June 14, 2026) in slum clusters near the Race Course in Lutyen’s Delhi following a Delhi High Court order to clear the area and ensure the rehabilitation of residents, officials said.
The court directed authorities to clear out three slum areas near the Prime Minister's residence in Race Course locality and instructed that camps be set up at rehabilitation sites to address grievances, according to officials.
The Bhai Ram camp, DID camp and Masjid Camp are the three clusters being relocated, they said.
According to officials, the land belongs to the Land and Development Office (L&DO) and the drive is being carried out with the help of authorities.
"The rehabilitation drive is being conducted after the court's order. Residents have been allocated residences in Narela," an official said, adding that residents have raised concerns regarding shifting which are being addressed.
The land was required for security and defence infrastructure, officials said, adding that ample security has been deployed to carry out the drive.
"We have deployed a police force and paramilitary to maintain law and order," a senior police officer said.
Published - June 14, 2026 12:28 pm IST
Source: The Hindu - India News
