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Residents protest proposed demolition of Faridabad colony in Aravali Forest area

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Tribune News Service
Faridabad, June 11

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Protesting against the impending demolition drive, hundreds of residents of the Khori Village Basti staged a demonstration in the Surajkund area of Faridabad on Friday, seeking rehabilitation before the removal of their houses from the colony.

The protest came to an end around 10.30 am.

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Claiming that six persons have been rounded up by the police, Sarina Sarkar, a resident, said that the police officials have asked the protestors to meet the DC to submit a memorandum stating their grievances.

Meanwhile, Garima Mittal, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) said that a public announcement was being made asking the residents to vacate the colony as the demolition drive will be taken out soon in compliance with the Supreme Court order.

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Though no date of demolition has been announced publicly, it is revealed that it is expected anytime next week. The colony has around 10,000 houses with a population of about 50,000.

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