Bhiwandi Anti-Encroachment Drive Halted After Shopkeepers Clash With Police

In Bhiwandi, a city in India, the local government was trying to clear illegal buildings that were blocking roads.

They started a demolition drive in a busy area called Khandupada.

Some shop owners didn’t want their shops taken away, so they gathered and argued with the officials.

The argument got heated, and the police had to step in to keep everyone safe.

After the police helped calm the situation, the government paused the demolition work for now.

They plan to restart it later with police protection to avoid more trouble.