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Bulldozer demolition of 600 Aishbagh houses delayed, set for Nov 23
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 08:31 PM
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The demolition of 600 dilapidated houses in Aishbagh, Bhopal, was postponed after police support failed to arrive, and authorities have rescheduled the bulldozer operation for November 23.
The Bhopal Housing Board had planned to clear around 600 structurally unsafe houses in the Aishbagh neighbourhood as part of a redevelopment scheme. The operation was to be carried out by bulldozers under police supervision to ensure law and order.
On the scheduled day, police personnel did not report to the site, prompting the board to halt the demolition for safety reasons. Officials said the absence of a police contingent left them unable to secure the area and protect residents from potential unrest.
The board announced a new date of November 23 for the bulldozer activity, after confirming police availability. Under the redevelopment plan, only 110 of the original allotments will receive rent‑free accommodation and a new flat, while the remaining structures will be cleared for future construction.
Residents have been advised to stay clear of the demolition zone on the revised date and to cooperate with authorities to avoid any inconvenience.
On the scheduled day, police personnel did not report to the site, prompting the board to halt the demolition for safety reasons. Officials said the absence of a police contingent left them unable to secure the area and protect residents from potential unrest.
The board announced a new date of November 23 for the bulldozer activity, after confirming police availability. Under the redevelopment plan, only 110 of the original allotments will receive rent‑free accommodation and a new flat, while the remaining structures will be cleared for future construction.
Residents have been advised to stay clear of the demolition zone on the revised date and to cooperate with authorities to avoid any inconvenience.