Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Atishi Detained at Protest Against Delhi Demolition
Some people were told they had to leave their homes because the government wanted to tear them down, following High Court directions.
A politician named Atishi went to protest this, but the police took her away.
The people are upset because they received a notice giving them only three days to leave.
Atishi and other leaders believe the government is being unfair and making people homeless.
Atishi was detained by Delhi Police during a protest against demolition.
The protest was in response to a demolition notice issued by the DDA.
Notice ordered residents of Bhoomiheen Camp to vacate within three days.
Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP government's actions.
The demolition is in accordance with High Court directions.
- Who
- Atishi, AAP, Residents, DDA, Delhi Police, Arvind Kejriwal.
- What
- Detention of Atishi; planned demolition of huts; protest against demolition.
- When
- Tuesday (detention); Demolition planned for the next day.
- Where
- Bhoomiheen Camp, Kalkaji Extension, Delhi; Jharoda Kalan police station.
- Why
- To clear land, following High Court directions.
AAP & Residents
Authorities
Demolition Justification
AAP & Residents
AAP and residents are protesting the demolition of homes, accusing the BJP of making false promises.
Authorities
DDA is demolishing illegal huts following High Court directions.
Promises vs. Actions
AAP & Residents
AAP alleges the BJP is being unfair and making people homeless, proceeding with demolition.
Authorities
DDA issued notice for residents to evacuate voluntarily within three days before demolition.
- Location
- Bhoomiheen Camp, Kalkaji Extension, Delhi
- Action
- Demolition of illegal huts
- Protestors
- AAP, Atishi, Residents
- Authority
- Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
- Reason
- High Court
- Deadline
- Within 3 days of notice (issued Monday)
- Detainment Location
- Jharoda Kalan police station
Sources
DDA issues eviction notices in Bhoomiheen JJ camp
DDA issues eviction notices in Bhoomiheen JJ camp
AAP claims Atishi detained from Kalkaji JJ cluster; police denies
Former Delhi CM Atishi says detained by police; ‘removed’ from protest site at Bhoomiheen ‘not detained’, says DCP
Former Delhi CM Atishi Detained During Protest Against Planned Demolition of Slum Dwellers' Homes
Atishi detained during anti-encroachment protests in Kalkaji