Turkman Gate demolition: Delhi police arrest 5 in connection with stone pelting incident

07 Jan 2026, 12:51 by Abhilasha · KalingaTV

New Delhi: Delhi police on Wednesday said five persons were arrested in connection with the stone pelting incident near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate, where the MCD carried out a demolition drive.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) conducted a demolition drive at the encroached area in the vicinity of Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate near Ramlila Maidan in Delhi after the High Court’s order in the early hours of January 7, according to an official statement from Delhi Police.

Before the demolition drive, several coordination meetings were held with members of the Aman Committee and other local stakeholders to maintain peace and prevent any untoward incidents. All possible preventive and confidence-building measures were undertaken, according to Central Range Joint Commissioner of Police, Madhur Verma.

But soon after the demolition drive started, around 25-30 people pelted stones at police and MCD officials who had arrived at Turkman Gate with JCBs to demolish illegal encroachment, as per a court order.

As a result, five police personnel suffered minor injuries in the incident. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Central District, Nidhin Valsan, the police personnel received treatment at the nearby hospital.

Earlier today, the Police registered an FIR against unknown persons in a stone-pelting incident, where a police team came under attack during an official action in the area.

Police officials said further legal action will be taken once the identification process is completed and sufficient evidence is gathered.