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Varanasi Demolition Drive Resumes: 30 Buildings Targeted in Dalmandi Area

Authorities in Varanasi have resumed a demolition drive in the Dalmandi area as part of a road widening project. The operation targets 30 specific buildings and is being conducted under heavy security, including drone surveillance. Officials stated the drive had been paused during the Ramadan festival season to avoid public inconvenience. So far, 25 houses have been completely demolished in the ongoing PWD proceedings.

Key Points: Varanasi Road Widening: Demolition Drive Resumes in Dalmandi

  • Demolition resumed for road widening
  • 30 specific buildings targeted
  • Heavy police and paramilitary security deployed
  • Action suspended during Ramadan
  • 25 houses already demolished
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Demolition drive resumes in Varanasi's dalmandi area as part of road widening project

UP authorities resume demolition of 30 buildings in Varanasi's Dalmandi for road widening, with heavy police and drone surveillance.

"Today, demolition action has been initiated once again. - Assistant Commissioner of Police Atul Anjan Tripathi"

Varanasi, March 29

Uttar Pradesh Authorities on Sunday resumed demolition operations in Varanasi's Dalmandi area as part of road widening project with security forces drawn from multiple police stations.

Officials from the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Police Department were present at the site.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dashashwamedh, Varanasi Atul Anjan Tripathi said entire area is being monitored via drones and action is set to be taken against 30 specific buildings that have been identified.

"Today, demolition action has been initiated once again. This is a PWD operation, in which thirty buildings have been identified for today. Adequate security measures have been taken. Force has been deployed. Along with the paramilitary, civil forces from several police stations have been deployed," he told ANI.

PWD Executive Engineer KK Singh said the drive had been suspended during the festival season after Ramadan to avoid inconvenience to the public.

"Today, action is being taken against approximately thirty houses. Demolition action is being taken only on those houses on which we have already cracked the building. So far, 25 houses have been completely demolished. Today, only PWD proceedings are being carried out," he told reporters.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Varanasi needs better infrastructure, no doubt. The traffic situation is horrible. Road widening is a step in the right direction. Hope they complete it quickly and without too much hassle for the locals.
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Priya S
Using drones for monitoring? That's a bit excessive, isn't it? Feels more like an intimidation tactic. While I understand the need for security, this creates an atmosphere of fear. There has to be a more humane way to carry out such projects.
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Karthik V
At least they showed some consideration by pausing during Ramadan. That's a good gesture. But the real test is what happens next. Where will these 30 families go? The article doesn't mention any rehabilitation details.
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Sarah B
It's a tough situation. On one hand, modern cities need wide roads for ambulances, fire trucks, and daily commute. On the other, people's homes and memories are tied to these places. Hope the compensation is fair and timely.
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Vikram M
This is happening in so many Indian cities. We are decades behind in urban planning. Now we are playing catch-up, and ordinary citizens pay the price. The government should have planned these wider roads years ago before so many buildings came up.

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