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Crime
MCD Hammer Used to Break Into Leaning House in Gita Colony, Delhi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 06:48 PM
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A hammer belonging to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi was used to break into a leaning house in Gita Colony, Delhi, causing damage to the property.
A hammer owned by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was used to break into a leaning house in Gita Colony, Delhi, resulting in damage to the property. The incident was reported by local residents who observed the hammer striking the door of the house. The house, already leaning, suffered further structural damage after the break‑in.
Local authorities have been notified of the incident and are investigating how the hammer was accessed by the perpetrators. No injuries have been reported, but the damage to the property has raised concerns among residents about security in the area.
The MCD has not yet released a statement regarding the incident. Residents of Gita Colony are calling for increased surveillance and stricter control of municipal equipment to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Local authorities have been notified of the incident and are investigating how the hammer was accessed by the perpetrators. No injuries have been reported, but the damage to the property has raised concerns among residents about security in the area.
The MCD has not yet released a statement regarding the incident. Residents of Gita Colony are calling for increased surveillance and stricter control of municipal equipment to prevent similar occurrences in the future.