Security forces in Kashmir demolished the homes of two alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists and detained over 2,500 people in a sweeping crackdown. This action followed the fatal shooting of a J&K police head constable in Anantnag and has drawn criticism from political leaders.
India's Centre is considering a 'durability certificate' for buildings due to safety concerns. This follows court-ordered demolitions and incidents like a building collapse in Delhi that killed six. The proposal aims to improve construction quality and address unauthorized constructions nationwide.
Six multinational construction equipment firms, including Caterpillar and Volvo, face allegations of aiding war crimes by supplying excavators to Israel. Verified images show Israeli military using their equipment to demolish villages in south Lebanon, prompting calls for companies to halt supplies.
Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of "state terrorism" over recent demolitions of alleged illegal structures near Howrah Railway Station, vowing legal challenges and warning of political repercussions for the Centre.
Nomadic Gujjars and Backerwals in Jammu have filed a police complaint alleging that the demolition of their tribal habitations violates the SC/ST Act and Forest Rights Act. They claim no prior notice was given. The J&K government has formed a committee to investigate.
Israeli military is carrying out widespread controlled demolitions in 55 Lebanese towns and villages now under occupation in southern Lebanon, destroying entire neighborhoods and civilian infrastructure. UN human rights experts warn this mirrors Israel's actions in Gaza and may constitute war crimes. Residents report hearing demolitions 'louder than airstrikes' as roughly 62,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed since March.
In areas of southern Lebanon it has occupied since agreeing last week to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, the Israeli army has been destroying homes it says were used as outposts by the Iran-backed militant group. But the demolitions were happening on such a wide scale that residents, Lebanese officials and UN peacekeepers were increasingly worried that large numbers of people displaced by the latest war would have nowhere to return if the fragile truce holds. From a hill overlooking Beit Lif - about...
Israel's military instructed to use full force against imminent threats in Lebanon despite a 10-day truce that came into effect Friday. State media reported demolitions underway Sunday, as displaced south Lebanon residents cautiously returned to inspect damaged homes in villages like Dibbine and Srifa. Many remain hesitant about the durability of the ceasefire with Hezbollah.
