Anti-encroachment drive: Bulldozers roll into Delhi, dismantle illegal roadside shops

Delhi Municipal Corporation workers dismantled illegal roadside shops during an anti-encroachment drive in New Delhi.

Delhi Municipal Corporation workers dismantled illegal roadside shops during an anti-encroachment drive in New Delhi. (Photo | AP) 

Children walk through a street where Delhi Municipal Corporation workers carry out an anti-encroachment drive in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

Youngsters watch as Delhi Municipal Corporation workers dismantle illegal roadside shops during an anti-encroachment drive in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

Delhi Municipal Corporation workers dismantle an illegal roadside shop during an anti-encroachment drive in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

A roadside shoemaker removes valuables from his shop as Delhi Municipal Corporation workers arrive during an anti-encroachment drive in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

Delhi Municipal Corporation workers dismantle an illegal roadside shop during an anti-encroachment drive in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

Delhi Municipal Corporation workers dismantle an illegal roadside shop during an anti-encroachment drive in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

Policemen in riot gear stand guard during a demolition drive in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

Residents of Shaheen Bagh watch as officials and policemen arrive for a demolition drive in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

Residents dismantle a scaffolding in front of a building as officials arrive for a demolition drive in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

Indian paramilitary soldiers leave Shaheen Bagh after officials stopped a demolition drive in New Delhi.

Residents of Shaheen Bagh watch as officials arrive for a demolition drive in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

A bulldozer is retreated after officials stopped a demolition drive in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

Residents and officials crowd around a bulldozer during a demolition drive in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

Residents of Shaheen Bagh surround officials during a demolition drive in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)