Varanasi's Dalmandi Demolition Drive Resumes Post Eid, Over 60 Structures Razed

Varanasi demolition drive resumed after Eid al-Adha to widen the 650‑metre Dalmandi market road to 60 feet. Over 60 buildings have been razed; 181 are marked. Owners received compensation after land surveys. Heavy police and drones oversaw peaceful demolition. Total cost ₹215.88 crore; ₹191 crore allocated as compensation.