A six-storey building located at Keshab Chandra Sen Street in Ward No. 37 of Kolkata’s Raja Bazar area was demolished late night by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. The demolition was conducted following an order from the Calcutta High Court, which identified the structure as illegal and situated on “enemy property”—a term used for properties left behind by individuals who migrated to Pakistan and are managed under the Enemy Property Act.
The action rendered several families homeless overnight. Residents claimed they were not given prior notice and have demanded government intervention. KMC officials stated that the operation was carried out strictly as per legal directives. Following the demolition, police presence in the area was increased to maintain order, as tension and confusion spread among the local population.