The United News of India (UNI) office in central Delhi faced disruption as police, lawyers, and women personnel enforced a Delhi High Court order to limit its use before potential sealing due to alleged violations. Social media visuals depicted police escorting UNI staff out of the premises, with some seeking clarification. The news agency, now under new management post-bankruptcy, criticized the move on social media.
According to sources, the police action to vacate the premises was in response to a court directive regarding alleged violations by the new management of the property on Rafi Marg. The Delhi High Court supported the cancellation of land allotment to UNI, deeming it legally justified and inevitable in the circumstances. Employees mentioned they were not given sufficient time to respond, while police officials noted the management’s awareness of the court proceedings before the eviction team’s arrival.
UNI, established in 1959, operates from a British-era bungalow on Rafi Marg near Patel Chowk Metro station in New Delhi.
