India, April 10 -- In a major crackdown, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Thursday carried out an anti-encroachment drive, demolishing 23 farmhouses in the affluent Sainik Farm area of south Delhi.

According to the DDA, the action forms part of ongoing efforts to protect "ecological assets" at Tilapth Valley Biodiversity Park and Maidangarhi village. 

"To secure government land and enhance the green area of the biodiversity park by removing unauthorised constructions within the park boundary, a demolition drive was successfully carried out on 9 April 2026 at Tilapth Valley Biodiversity Park, Village Maidangarhi. The operation was conducted by DDA, with the assistance of Delhi Police and the presence of forest officials. Dem...