January 7, 2026 2:19 PM

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Old Delhi demolition: Police registers FIR and detains five people for stone-pelting

Delhi police have detained five people and registered an FIR in connection with the stone-pelting incident that occurred during a demolition drive in Old Delhi. Talking to reporters, Deputy Commissioner of Police Nidhin Valsan said that the demolition was carried out by the Delhi Municipal Corporation in pursuance of the directions of the Delhi High Court. He said five police personnel have been injured in the incident. He said the FIR is filed under sections related to rioting, assault on a government servant, and obstruction of a public servant in performing their duty.