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Following an order from the Delhi High Court, UNI’s office located on Rafi Marg was vacated. Employees alleged that the police action amounted to forceful eviction, while the police maintained that the procedure was carried out in strict accordance with the rules.
Delhi Police Clears UNI Premises, Staff Allege Forceful Eviction (Image Source: Internet)
New Delhi: A major development unfolded in Delhi on Friday, March 20, 2026, when the Delhi Police and paramilitary forces vacated the office of United News of India (UNI), located on Rafi Marg. This action was executed following an order from the Delhi High Court, which ruled in favor of the government in a long-standing dispute regarding the land on which the office stands, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
The Delhi High Court stated that UNI was required to construct a building on the land allotted to it in 1979 within a stipulated timeframe. However, despite more than 40 years having elapsed, no construction had taken place. The Court observed that the organization had failed to utilize the government land appropriately; consequently, it upheld the decision by the Land and Development Office (L&DO) to cancel the allotment in 2023 as valid.
Following the Court's order, personnel from the Delhi Police and the CRPF arrived at the scene. According to the police, their sole mandate was to provide security cover to the L&DO officials and to facilitate the vacating of the office premises. Officials instructed the staff members to vacate the premises, and the site was subsequently sealed.
Conversely, UNI employees leveled serious allegations against the police. They claimed that they were forcibly evicted without being granted adequate time or shown any clear official notice. Some employees further alleged that female staff members were treated roughly and were physically shoved out of the premises. The employees also stated that reporters who had stepped out were denied entry back inside, even to retrieve their personal belongings.
Responding to these allegations, the police asserted that no misconduct or mistreatment of any individual had occurred. They stated that the entire operation was video-recorded and that every step was executed strictly in accordance with the law. The police maintained that they were merely complying with the court's directive.
Currently, the UNI office has been completely sealed, and the government has taken possession of the premises. A notice has been affixed to the gate, explicitly stating that no one is permitted to enter without prior authorization. This matter has become a major topic of discussion within the media fraternity, and the legal battle is likely to continue.
