New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Nearly 700 families have been displaced after their houses, located near Delhi's historic Race Course Masjid, were reportedly demolished.

Delhi Police denied that any demolition took place, saying neither the mosque nor the neighbouring temple has been affected. "Nahi hua demolition. Na toh masjid na mandir ka hua hai (No demolition took place, neither of the mosque nor of the temple)," an officer from Tuglaq Road police station said.

Speaking to Siasat.com, the officer, who refused to share his name and designation, said on Wednesday, October 21, that occupants of the "undemolished" houses were directed to leave and were allotted houses a few kilometres from the original place.

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