Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Turkman Gate Violence After Demolition Drive
In Turkman Gate, New Delhi, there was a lot of trouble on Wednesday.
The police were removing illegal buildings, and some people got very upset and threw stones at the police.
This made the police and other officials very worried, so they put up big barriers and stopped people from moving around freely.
Many shops were closed, and the streets were messy with broken things.
Some people said they were sad because they thought a mosque was being demolished, but in reality, only illegal buildings were being removed.
The police had to take some people away in trucks to keep the area calm.
Most people stayed inside their homes while the police tried to control the situation.
The police are now looking for a YouTuber named Salman, who they think helped start the trouble.
The government says the mosque is safe and that the demolition was necessary to remove illegal buildings.
They also said that the people who caused the trouble will be punished.
The Delhi Police were forewarned of potential violence ahead of the anti-encroachment drive at Delhi’s Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque near Turkman Gate.
Stone-pelting incidents occurred during the demolition drive, injuring at least five police personnel.
CCTV footage shows masked individuals involved in the violence, and the police are analyzing the footage to identify the culprits.
The Delhi Police have intensified their search for YouTuber Salman, who is alleged to have mobilized crowds through social media.
Security has been significantly beefed up near the mosque, with heavy police deployment and multiple raids conducted to arrest suspects.
- Who
- Residents, police personnel, and YouTuber Salman in Turkman Gate, New Delhi
- What
- Tense situation following an anti-encroachment drive and subsequent violence
- When
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Where
- Turkman Gate area, New Delhi
- Why
- Demolition of illegal constructions and misinformation about mosque demolition
Government and Police
Residents and Activists
Demolition Drive
Government and Police
The demolition was necessary to remove illegal encroachments as per court orders and is part of the 'Clean Delhi' initiative.
Residents and Activists
Residents claim the demolition was unjust and targeted their homes and livelihoods, leading to protests and violence.
Misinformation and Social Media
Government and Police
The police believe that misinformation and social media posts by individuals like YouTuber Salman incited violence and communal tension.
Residents and Activists
Residents and activists argue that the misinformation was a result of the government's actions and lack of communication, leading to fear and unrest.
- Location
- Turkman Gate, New Delhi
- Date
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Injured Police Personnel
- At least five
- Arrested Individuals
- Eleven
- Cause of Violence
- Anti-encroachment drive and misinformation
- Security Measures
- Heavy police presence, barricades, restricted movement, drone cameras
- Shops Status
- Shuttered
- Misinformation
- Rumors about mosque demolition
Sources
Shops shut, streets tense at Turkman Gate after demolition drive
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