Archive · 26 May 2025
JDA Demolishes Properties to Widen Road, Sparks Protest
The government in Jaipur, India, knocked down some buildings to make a road wider.
This happened very early on a Sunday.
Some people who owned the buildings were upset and protested, but the police took them away.
The government was doing this because a court told them to.
The people who lost their buildings say they weren't ready for this because they had asked the government to reconsider.
The government did spare a few buildings.
Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) demolished properties to widen Sirsi Road.
The demolition occurred early Sunday morning.
Traders protested and were detained by police during the demolition.
The JDA acted after a court order due to a contempt petition.
Some properties were spared, including those with court stay orders.
- Who
- Jaipur Development Authority (JDA), property owners, and traders.
- What
- Demolition of properties along Lt Gen Sagat Singh Marg.
- When
- Sunday morning, exact date not mentioned.
- Where
- Lt Gen Sagat Singh Marg, Jaipur.
- Why
- To widen Sirsi Road, following court orders.
Property Owners/Traders
JDA/Court
Readiness for Demolition
Property Owners/Traders
Property owners claim they were not ready for demolition due to pending petitions.
JDA/Court
JDA carried out demolition to comply with court orders.
Treatment of Traders
Property Owners/Traders
Traders were detained and feel betrayed by the government.
JDA/Court
JDA enforced demolition, police detained protestors.
- Demolition Location
- Lt Gen Sagat Singh Marg (Jaipur)
- JDA Action
- Demolished properties for road widening
- Properties Spared
- Three houses with stay orders and a temple
- Detained Individuals
- 30 traders
- Reason for Demolition
- Court order following contempt petition