CHANDIGARH, April 9 -- The demolition drive against violations in Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) flats in Sector 45 continued for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, triggering strong protests from local residents. The situation turned tense as Chandigarh mayor Saurabh Joshi, along with councillors from various parties, reached the spot to support the agitating residents, following which the drive was stopped. On Wednesday, the team demolished violations in three houses in Sector 45.

During the protest, scuffles broke out between the police and councillors, and a few elected representatives were briefly detained, further escalating tensions. Despite the resistance, the Housing Board team initially continued with the drive. Leaving th...