Chandigarh, April 8 -- Tension gripped Sector 45 on Tuesday as the Chandigarh Housing Board's (CHB) anti-encroachment team returned for a second consecutive day to continue its demolition drive, triggering fresh protests and chaos at the site. On Tuesday, demolition was completed in two houses.

A large number of residents gathered early in the day and staged a strong protest against the ongoing action. Raising slogans against the authorities, the protesters attempted to stop the demolition, but the enforcement team pressed ahead under heavy police deployment.

Locals alleged that the team carried out demolition at a locked house, sparking outrage among residents who questioned the fairness and transparency of the operation. Eyewitnesses ...