New Delhi, Aug 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) A temple and the front wall of a mazar (known as Mamu-Bhanje mazar) were razed by the Public Works Department as part of an anti-encroachment drive on Rani Jhansi Road in the Jhandewalan area on Sunday morning.
The demolition was carried out in the presence of a large number of police and paramilitary personnel to maintain the law and order situation.
According to sources, the action was meant to pave the way for a proposed road widening project.
No untoward incidents were reported in the area, and the drive was peaceful, police said.
The temple will be shifted to a nearby area, the sources added.
Source: IANS
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