Karnal, June 21 -- Days after a police team from Karnal was allegedly attacked by villagers in Yamunanagar, the administration on Saturday demolished more than 100 "illegal" constructions in Deha Basti area of Radaur subdivision in Yamunanagar district. The action was taken in presence of Radaur SDM Narender Kumar (duty magistrate) by a joint team of the Radaur Municipal Council and over 100 police personnel .

Officials said nearly 300 houses and shanties were illegally constructed on government land. A phased action is being taken to remove them, they said. Sandeep Sharma, Radaur municipal engineer, said notices were previously issued to the individuals concerned. Fresh notices will also be issued to the owners of illegal structures, fo...