1 11 A man moves through debris after an anti-encroachment drive near the Syed Faiz Elahi Mosque in the Ramlila Maidan area, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. The clashes erupted when the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was carrying out a court-mandated demolition on land adjoining the mosque and a nearby graveyard. 2 11 People move through debris carrying their belongings following an anti-encroachment drive near the Syed Faiz Elahi Mosque in the Ramlila Maidan area, in New Delhi. 4 11 People pass by the Syed Faiz Elahi mosque after the demolition of alleged encroachments from a land adjoining the mosque and a nearby graveyard carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Clarifying the scope of the demolition, MCD officials said the mosque was not damaged during the operation.

Source: The Telegraph January 07, 2026 15:12 UTC