NPR
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
