Air Force Golf Course in Delhi closed indefinitely pending eviction proceedings
· India · Indian Express, NDTV
The Air Force Sports Complex in Delhi was closed until further orders on Wednesday, affecting around 5,000 members who had access to its golf course, swimming pool, and basketball court. The closure follows a series of eviction orders issued by the Centre this year targeting high-profile institutions in Lutyens' Delhi, including the Delhi Gymkhana Club, over land needed for defence infrastructure. The Indian Air Force has asked authorities to reconsider, arguing the land houses training and sports facilities for Agniveers, and that closing it would harm morale. Additionally, the cancellation of outgoing Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh's golfing-out ceremony highlights the social impact of the closure.
Why it matters
The closure displaces thousands of Air Force personnel and their families who use the complex as a sports and social hub, while the ongoing eviction risks eroding military morale and denying Agniveers access to training facilities. The fate of the land now hinges on court proceedings.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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