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Bulldozer in Delhi: Olympics Coach Jung's House Among Hundreds Demolished at Khyber Pass

The residents were given a mere two-day notice to vacate, leading to widespread outrage. The Wire's Zeeshan Kaskar reports from the ground, capturing the devastation and uncertainty faced by the affected families.
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In a shocking move, the Land and Development Office (L&DO) has demolished hundreds of homes in Khyber Pass, including that of Olympics coach Samaresh Jung.

The residents were given a mere two-day notice to vacate, leading to widespread outrage. The Wire‘s Zeeshan Kaskar reports from the ground, capturing the devastation and uncertainty faced by the affected families.

Despite the Delhi high court’s intervention, granting them time till September 30 to vacate, the residents are left to pick up the pieces and search for new homes. Watch this video to understand the full story and the impact of this demolition drive on the lives of those affected.

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