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They live by a shrine to a saint. Why are their homes being demolished?

Tuesday, September 1, 2026


Homes in a neighborhood centered on a shrine to Sufi saint Bari Imam have been demolished over the past year, affecting hundreds of residents. Local residents expressed concern that additional demolitions may occur. The neighborhood functions as a pilgrimage site.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/01/g-s1-139926/india-saint-slum-home-destruction

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