The Mussoorie administration and Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) demolished 4 shops near Rock Stone on Upper Mall Road on Monday, acting against unauthorised construction at the site.
The demolition was carried out by an MDDA team under an order issued by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). A heavy police presence was maintained throughout the operation to prevent any untoward incident.
The action drew a large crowd, while officials used a JCB to bring down the 4 shops one by one. Authorities completed the demolition amid security arrangements in the surrounding area.
Proceedings preceded demolition order
MDDA Assistant Engineer Ajay Malik said proceedings had been registered with the authority against Sanjay Mehrotra and Rajiv Mehrotra over the unauthorised construction near Rock Stone.
He said the proceedings had been completed before the authority issued a demolition order on 17 August 2026. Monday’s action was conducted to comply with that order.
The operation took place in the presence of Junior Engineers Anurag Nautiyal and Anuj Pandey, along with supervisor Sanjeev. Naib Tehsildar Upendra Singh Rana was deployed at the site during the demolition.
Police deployed for security
Mussoorie police station Station House Officer Devendra Singh Chauhan led the security arrangements. A large police contingent, including women police personnel, was deployed to manage the situation and respond to any possible disruption.
Officials said the security deployment helped the administration and MDDA team complete the demolition. People gathered in large numbers around the area as the action continued.
Monitoring planned after demolition
Ajay Malik said the demolition was carried out in compliance with the order issued by the authority. He added that the site would be monitored to ensure that no further unauthorised construction takes place there.
MDDA officials said action against construction carried out in violation of regulations would continue according to the prescribed process. The demolition has also created concern among builders in Mussoorie, according to the report.
Conclusion
The 4 shops near Rock Stone were demolished under the MDDA’s 17 August 2026 order, with administrative and police teams overseeing the operation. Officials said the site will be monitored against renewed unauthorised construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where were the shops demolished?
The 4 shops were demolished near Rock Stone on Upper Mall Road in Mussoorie.
Q. Which agencies carried out the action?
The Mussoorie administration and the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority carried out the demolition.
Q. Why were the shops demolished?
The shops were demolished over unauthorised construction after proceedings before the MDDA.
Q. When was the demolition order issued?
The MDDA issued the demolition order on 17 August 2026.
Q. Was police protection provided?
Yes. A large police contingent, including women police personnel, was deployed during the operation.
Q. Will the site be monitored?
MDDA Assistant Engineer Ajay Malik said the site would be monitored to prevent further unauthorised construction.
