The Delhi Police are all set to assist the civic bodies in the phase-wise demolition drive which is to start from Wednesday. IANS is in possession of a letter issued by South Delhi Municipal Corporation, which indicates a major drive against encroachment in the national capital. According to the information, in the first phase encroachment will be removed from Okhla. Delhi Police have been duly informed in this respect.

"The next phase of the demolition drive against encroachment will take place on May 9. It will be done in South Delhi's most sensitive zone, Shaheen Bagh. Encroachment on roads and illegal constructions will be demolished. Letters have been written to the south and south east DCPs," said an official.