CHANDIGARH, April 7 -- Continuing with its demolition drive against encroachments and structural violations across the city, Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) on Monday carried out action against four houses in Sector 45, where alleged illegal constructions were demolished amid heavy resistance from residents.

The situation turned tense as locals staged protests while watching portions of their homes being torn down. Police were deployed at the site, and an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader was briefly detained during the commotion. Many residents became emotional, claiming that additional rooms constructed in their houses were being targeted.

Last week, CHB had taken similar action in Sector 41, where four houses were demolished for violations...