On Monday, the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) executed a demolition drive in Sector 45, Chandigarh, India, targeting four houses accused of structural violations. This action faced significant backlash from residents, who protested as portions of their homes were demolished. Police were deployed to manage the situation, resulting in the brief detention of an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader. The CHB had previously demolished four houses in Sector 41 for similar violations. Notices have been sent to nearly 1,300 homeowners across various sectors, detailing the nature of violations and imposing demolition charges between ₹2 lakh and ₹5 lakh (approximately $2,400 to $6,000 USD) per house. The CHB stated that it will recover these costs from the homeowners as part of its enforcement actions, mandated by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court had previously ordered an assessment of structural safety in affected houses and required that any critical structural alterations be restored to their original condition. The next hearing regarding this matter is set for April 9, 2024, when the CHB will present a status report on the demolitions.