Varanasi, May 11 -- The Public Works Department (PWD) and district administration on Monday launched a massive demolition drive against properties associated with a Waqf Board-run 'Musafir Khana' in the densely populated Dalmandi area.

The operation, aimed at reclaiming encroached land or addressing unauthorised structures (depending on specific municipal mandates), has transformed the historic commercial hub into a high-security zone.

Over 300 personnel have been mobilised to maintain order.

According to ACP Dashashwamedh, the scale of the deployment reflects the sensitivity of the area. The security apparatus currently on-site includes: paramilitary forces, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), local police units and district administ...