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    Delhi Yamuna Bazar Demolition: Hundreds of Homes Razed, Families Face Uncertain Future After DDA Drive

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    Yugcharan News / June 26, 2026

    Hundreds of families were left homeless on Friday after the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) launched a large-scale demolition drive against alleged illegal constructions along the Yamuna floodplain near Yamuna Bazar in the Kashmere Gate area. Under heavy police deployment, multiple bulldozers demolished residential structures as residents watched their homes being reduced to rubble, bringing years of settlement to an abrupt end.

    The demolition follows notices issued by authorities earlier this year directing residents to vacate the area, which falls within the Yamuna's designated floodplain. Officials have maintained that the land is part of the protected O-Zone, where permanent construction is prohibited due to environmental and flood management regulations.

    According to local residents, more than 300 houses spread across nearly 30 ghats were affected by the operation, leaving over 1,000 people displaced. Many families had already begun moving their belongings after receiving eviction notices and failing to secure relief from the Delhi High Court. Others, however, remained until the final hours, watching helplessly as their homes were demolished.

    The operation began early in the morning with several bulldozers clearing structures while security personnel maintained a tight cordon around the site. Although the demolition proceeded without major clashes, the atmosphere was marked by grief, uncertainty and anxiety among residents who said they had lived in the locality for decades.

    Many of those displaced belong to communities whose livelihoods are closely linked to the Yamuna river. Boat operators, priests performing rituals at the ghats, divers, barbers serving pilgrims and daily wage workers said they now face not only the loss of their homes but also uncertainty about their future employment.

    Residents said finding alternative accommodation has become a major challenge due to rising rental costs in nearby areas. Several families have reportedly shifted to localities such as Burari, Wazirabad, Shastri Park and Usmanpur, while others continue searching for affordable housing. Authorities have offered temporary shelter facilities, but many families remain reluctant to relocate there, citing concerns over privacy, safety and long-term stability.

    Among those affected were families worried about the education and safety of their children. Some residents expressed concern that relocation could disrupt their children's schooling and daily routines. Others said living in temporary shelters would not provide a suitable environment for young daughters and elderly family members.

    Officials have maintained that the demolition is part of efforts to remove encroachments from environmentally sensitive floodplain areas. According to the DDA, notices were served in advance asking occupants to vacate the land, giving them time to relocate before enforcement action commenced.

    The demolition drive follows earlier notices issued by district authorities under disaster management provisions and subsequent directions from the DDA identifying the settlement as an unauthorized occupation within the protected floodplain. Authorities argue that preserving the Yamuna floodplain is essential for ecological conservation, flood control and compliance with land-use regulations.

    Despite the official position, residents questioned the absence of permanent rehabilitation before the demolition. Many said they had invested their savings in building homes over the years and were now uncertain about where they would rebuild their lives. Several families carried household belongings onto nearby roads as demolition machinery continued operating throughout the area.

    The demolition is expected to continue over the next few days as authorities complete clearance of the remaining structures. Officials have not indicated any immediate change in the rehabilitation plan beyond the temporary shelter arrangements already announced.

    The latest action once again highlights the continuing challenge faced by authorities in balancing environmental protection, urban planning and the rehabilitation of long-established settlements. As displaced families begin searching for new homes and livelihoods, the human impact of the demolition remains at the centre of the ongoing debate over redevelopment and floodplain conservation in the national capital.

     
     
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