Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 11 (ANI): The anti-encroachment drive in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow took an ugly turn on Sunday when locals pelted stones at a team of officials from the civic body and district administration.

The incident occurred in Lucknow's Akbarnagar area.

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DCP Central Raveena Tyagi stated that the demolition action was taken following a court order in Akbarnagar, during which a portion of a building being removed fell on a temporary structure located adjacent to it.

She added that some people spread false rumours, leading to the pelting of stones.

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A team of police reached the spot immediately after receiving word about the incident.

The police immediately reached the spot upon receiving word about the incident, and the situation was brought under control.

No one was hurt in the incident, the DCP added. (ANI)

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