The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) conducted a demolition of the Dargah Panch Peeran in the Mangolpuri Industrial Area Phase-II on Wednesday, claiming it was an illegal encroachment on government land. According to the DDA, the demolition was approved by a religious committee and followed all legal procedures. However, caretakers of the dargah, including Maqbool Hasan, argue that the shrine has been maintained by their family for over 100 years and that the demolition occurred without adequate notice. During the operation, which began at around 6 AM, police were deployed to manage the situation as local residents attempted to protest. Reports indicate that approximately 90% of the structure was demolished. Legal action has been initiated against the DDA, with advocates claiming that the demolition violated Supreme Court guidelines regarding religious structures. The DDA maintains that the demolition was necessary due to the lack of a substantial response to a show cause notice issued in 2024.