Chandni Chowk liquor raid
Delhi civic authorities seized illegal liquor in Chandni Chowk during a surprise inspection led by the MCD Standing Committee chairperson—part of renewed enforcement in the historic market. (millenniumpost.in) The raid highlights ongoing municipal crackdowns in Old Delhi even as cultural and high‑end urban stories—like Shalini Passi’s 20,000 sq ft Delhi mansion—keep the area in the headlines. (hindustantimes.com)
Footage of the March 22, 2026 inspection was posted on X by Satya Sharma, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) standing‑committee chair, and shows bottles and sales activity reported to be close to Old Delhi Railway Station. (millenniumpost.in) In her statement accompanying the video Sharma alleged "collusion" between sellers and enforcement agencies and said she had ordered an immediate inquiry and strict action against those responsible. (millenniumpost.in) Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj reacted by citing a recent claim from a Wazirpur SHO and accused the BJP administration — including a direct reference to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta — of tying police hands in anti‑trafficking actions. (origin-pre-prod.hindustantimes.com) Hours after the post, Sharma described the episode as a matter of "public safety, not politics" in remarks carried by PTI, as the incident sparked a wider political exchange. (theweek.in) Sharma was elected chairperson of the MCD standing committee on June 12, 2025; the BJP holds 11 of the panel’s 18 seats and the committee has executive authority to approve projects costing over ₹5 crore. (etvbharat.com) The March 22 action follows an MCD directive earlier in March ordering crackdowns on encroachments and illegal activities in the Sadar Paharganj/Chandni Chowk area dated March 18, 2026. (millenniumpost.in) News outlets reported that neither Delhi Police nor senior MCD officials had immediately issued an official response to media queries after the video was circulated. (hindi.theprint.in)
