Ahead of the anti-encroachment drive on Wednesday in Delhi's violence-hit Jahangirpuri area, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), North West, Usha Rangnani along with other police personnel inspected the area. Delhi Police personnel took stock of the situation in Jahangirpuri which witnessed violence on April 16 during a religious procession.

Bharatiya Janata Party-run North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) has scheduled an "encroachment removal action programme", wherein illegal construction in the Jahangirpuri area will be removed on Wednesday and Thursday. NDMC has also asked for 400 personnel from the Delhi Police to "handle law and order" during the drive.