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Delhi MCD demolishes 41 structures, seals 61 properties after hostel collapse

The MCD demolished 41 structures and sealed 61 properties across Delhi’s 12 zones on Thursday as part of an intensified drive against unauthorised construction, dangerous buildings and building-norm violations.

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3 weeks ago

September 10, 2026

APNLive Desk

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified its enforcement drive against unauthorised construction and dangerous buildings, demolishing 41 structures and sealing 61 properties across the city’s 12 zones on Thursday.

The civic body also issued 32 show-cause notices and passed three demolition orders during the latest enforcement action. The drive follows similar action on Wednesday, when 46 properties were demolished and another 20 were sealed for violations of the Master Plan of Delhi and building bye-laws.

In the East Zone, enforcement action was carried out in areas including Khureji Khas, Jagatpuri and Laxmi Nagar. In the West Zone, MCD teams acted against unauthorised structures in Paschim Puri, Madipur, Subhash Nagar, Vipin Garden, Bakkarwala, Nangli Vihar and Nihal Vihar.

At Paschim Puri in Madipur, roof panels on the first, second and third floors were cut down. In Subhash Nagar, a roof panel was removed and a toilet block constructed on the fourth-floor terrace was demolished.

At Som Bazar Road in Vipin Garden, Uttam Nagar, a ground-floor roof panel was demolished. A property near Aakash Vihar on Bakkarwala Road was completely demolished.

Further action was taken in Nangli Vihar, where a roof panel and two first-floor walls were removed. In Nihal Vihar, Nangloi, two slab panels on the fourth floor were demolished.

In the Central Zone, the MCD took action against a G+5 building in Madanpur Khadar Extension. Four panels on the fifth floor were cut down before the building was sealed.

The civic body said several other properties have been identified for enforcement action and warned that its crackdown on unauthorised construction, misuse of properties and dangerous structures would continue in the coming days.

MCD surveys 1,355 PG buildings

Alongside the enforcement drive, the MCD has conducted a large-scale survey of buildings being used for paying guest accommodation across Delhi.

According to the civic body, around 1,355 buildings housing PG facilities have been identified, with approximately 27,000 people living in them.

The survey is intended to create a database of PG accommodations and assess the buildings where they operate. The MCD is expected to use the findings to determine further action and ensure that PG facilities are not being operated from unsafe or unauthorised premises.

54 basement shops sealed in Chandni Chowk

In a separate action, the MCD sealed 54 shops operating illegally from basements in Kucha Mahajani in Chandni Chowk.

The action was carried out on the directions of the Monitoring Committee and the Supreme Court. According to the MCD, the shops were being used for commercial activities in violation of the Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2016, and the Master Plan of Delhi, 2021.

The civic body also cited the absence of mandatory clearances from the Fire Department and other statutory authorities. The 54 shops were sealed under Section 345-A read with Section 347 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act.

The MCD said its enforcement campaign would continue across all 12 zones, with unauthorised construction, misuse of premises and dangerous structures remaining key areas of focus. It said public safety would remain a priority while action is taken against violations of building and planning regulations.

The latest enforcement drive comes days after the September 6 Satya Niketan tragedy, when a five-storey building being used as a boys’ hostel collapsed in the student-dominated locality near Delhi University’s South Campus.

Seven people, including five students and two labourers, were killed in the collapse. The building was located opposite Sri Venkateswara College and was being used to accommodate students.

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BJP may drop over 100 UP MLAs, focus shifts to voters and fix internal rifts

The BJP is considering major changes to its Uttar Pradesh candidates, with more than 100 sitting MLAs potentially facing ticket cuts as the party works to address internal rifts and voter concerns.

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6 hours ago

October 1, 2026

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The BJP is preparing a major organisational and electoral strategy in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly election, with the party considering dropping more than 100 sitting MLAs from its candidate list.

The proposed changes are part of a broader effort to address internal differences within the party, strengthen its organisation and reconnect with voters across the state.

BJP’s plan for Uttar Pradesh

The party’s strategy involves reviewing the performance and prospects of its sitting legislators before deciding on candidates for the next Assembly election. More than 100 MLAs could potentially be denied tickets as part of the exercise.

The focus is also on resolving internal rifts and improving coordination within the organisation. The BJP is looking to address issues that emerged during the 2024 Lok Sabha election and strengthen its connect with voters.

The party’s review comes as it prepares for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, where it will seek to strengthen its position across the state.

Focus on internal differences and voters

Along with changes to its pool of candidates, the BJP is working on repairing differences within the organisation.

The party’s strategy places emphasis on reconnecting with voters and understanding issues at the ground level. Leaders and workers are expected to focus on strengthening the party’s presence among voters as preparations for the Assembly election continue.

The approach reflects the BJP’s effort to draw lessons from its performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha election and make organisational changes ahead of the next major electoral contest in Uttar Pradesh.

Candidate changes under consideration

The possibility of dropping over 100 sitting MLAs would represent a significant change in the BJP’s candidate strategy in the state. However, the final decision on individual tickets will depend on the party’s assessment and the selection process.

The BJP is therefore combining a review of its sitting legislators with efforts to resolve internal differences and rebuild its connection with voters as it prepares for the 2027 polls.

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8 Pune students drown at Diveagar beach in Maharashtra’s Raigad

Eight students from a private coaching academy in Pune drowned at Diveagar beach in Maharashtra’s Raigad district during a picnic on Thursday. All eight bodies were recovered.

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7 hours ago

October 1, 2026

APNLive Desk

Eight students from Pune drowned in the sea at Diveagar beach in Maharashtra’s Raigad district on Thursday while on a picnic, police said. All eight bodies have been recovered.

The students, all aged 16, were from a private coaching academy at Alandi in Pune district. They were part of a larger group that had travelled to the beach for a picnic.

According to a police official, the group comprised 48 people, including 25 boys, 17 girls and six teachers. The students belonged to Classes 11 and 12.

Students swept away after entering sea

The eight students entered the sea at Diveagar beach and were swept away after misjudging the depth of the water and the current, the police official said.

The beach comes under the jurisdiction of the Dighi Coastal Police Station. The location is around 170 km from Alandi as well as from Mumbai.

Rescue teams were alerted after the students were swept away. A local water sports team also joined the rescue operation and recovered the bodies of all eight students.

Police and local authorities subsequently took custody of the bodies and sent them to the Primary Health Centre at Borli Panchatan for post-mortem examinations and other required legal procedures.

The deceased students were identified as Tanmay Dattatray Vahile, Sumit Bharat Ahire, Pranav Ramdas Bansode, Kaivalya Satish Wasankar, Rajveer Yuvraj Vahile, Yash Kiran Wankhede, Soham Tukaram Bhandwalkar and Kaustubh Sandeep Daund.

Police and local authorities are carrying out further legal and administrative proceedings following the incident.

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CJP announces protests in Goa, Bengaluru, Kolkata over Gyanesh Kumar

CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke has announced protests in Goa, Bengaluru and Kolkata as the organisation continues its campaign demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

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9 hours ago

October 1, 2026

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced plans for protests in Goa, Bengaluru and Kolkata as it continues its campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke made the announcement ahead of the organisation’s “Jail Bharo Andolan” at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on October 2.

Dipke said the protests would continue until Gyanesh Kumar resigns, according to the report.

CJP plans protests in three cities

The organisation’s next protests are planned in Goa, Bengaluru and Kolkata, marking an expansion of its campaign beyond Mumbai.

The announcement comes ahead of the CJP’s ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on October 2.

The CJP has been demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Dipke says protest will continue

Dipke said the campaign would continue until Kumar steps down from his position. The latest announcement adds protests in three more cities to the campaign.