An exodus of people was undergoing as The Wire reached Tughlakabad on the noon of 30th April 2023. The Archaeological Survey of India conducted a massive demolition drive on close to 1000 houses in one of New Delhi’s marginalised area, Tughlakabad.

An estimated 2.5 lakh residents have become homeless after the tsunami of bulldozers demolished nearly 1000 homes of Tughlakabad.

A notice was served to almost approximately 1000 families comprised of 2.5 lakh residents of the Tughlakabad Fort area of Delhi. It had asked the residents to vacate. In 2016, the Supreme court directed the ASI to stop land grabbing and encroachment. It's been six years since this order was in place, but the residents of Tughlakabad alleged that January 11, 2023 was the first time they heard from the ASI.

The High court in February this year had asked the ASI to carry out “removal of unauthorised construction as also the encroachers from the public land” as per the SC order of 2016. The HC at the same time noted that ASI must provide for rehabilitation of people living in the Tughlakabad area. However, no alternative space for living was provided.

The ex residents claim that they purchased these houses by giving money to the police, ASI and the fort authorities. Many could show their bills ad other documentation that proved that they stayed at the same address for 20-30 years. Watch the video to know more.
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