Lucknow body stops Chinhat demolition amid builder opposition
Representative AI image LUCKNOW: A demolition drive conducted by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) against unauthorized plotting in Chinhat faced strong opposition from builders and their supporters on Monday, leading to a pause in operations. The LDA team arrived at a location near Kisan Path to dismantle illegal structures within an unauthorized colony that spans nearly seven acres, acting upon court directives. As demolition efforts began with bulldozers, a crowd gathered, attempting to obstruct the operation. According to officials, the crowd surrounded the team and reportedly threw stones at a JCB machine, instilling fear at the site. To defuse the…