SC on bulldozer action in Gujarat: If found in contempt, will direct them to restore structures – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday rebuked Gujarat authorities after nine religious structures were demolished near the Somnath temple. The court warned that if it finds the authorities in contempt of its order banning bulldozer action until October 1, it will direct them to restore the demolished structures.“If we find that they are in…

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Anti-encroachment drive in Surat area that witnessed stone pelting at Ganesh pandal – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bulldozers ran over “illegal encroachments” at a locality in Gujarat‘s Surat that witnessed rioting on Sunday after some minors threw stones at Ganesh pandal.The authorities, however, clarified that the anti-encroachment drive was not linked to the rioting as it was planned weeks in advance.The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) deployed bulldozers in the area…

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