The situation in Uttam Nagar continues to remain tense, with most of the shops shut. The area is heavily barricaded, with police officials patrolling the lanes. | Photo Credit: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Saturday demolished “illegal” portions of at least 70 shops during an anti-encroachment drive in Uttam Nagar’s JJ colony area amid heavy policy deployment. A senior MCD official said portions of structures occupying public land and operating in violation of civic norms were removed in a “routine drive” of the civic body. The action comes days after the MCD on March 8 razed “illegal” portions of a property linked to an accused in the death of 26-year-old Tarun Bhutolia, who was killed in a clash between his family and neighbours amid Holi celebrations. Published – March 15, 2026 01:07 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Govt. to take over Krishna Iyer’s residence to set up legal research centre: Minister Delhi rolls out plan to ration LPG amid supply shortage