New Delhi, May 31 -- Authorities carried out an anti-encroachment demolition drive on Sunday in northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh locality. Officials said the exercise was carried out following due legal process.

The drive occurred amid tight security with paramilitary and police personnel deployed.

District Magistrate (central-north Delhi) Shailendra Singh said the land was acquired in 1980 and compensation was paid to the affected occupants at that time.

He said that several attempts were made over the years to clear the site, but the process remained incomplete.

"As part of the latest action, notices were issued to residents occupying the land. Following the notices, some residents approached the Delhi high court challenging the move...