The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Thursday demolished portions of a house linked to one of the accused in the death of 26-year-old Tarun Bhutolia, who was killed in a clash between his family and neighbours amid Holi celebrations in Uttam Nagar’s JJ colony.

The demolition came a day after the Appellate Tribunal of MCD dismissed an appeal for stay filed by the daughter of one of the accused, who claims ownership of the property, noting the absence of ownership documents and proof that the construction adhered to building by-laws. The family had moved the tribunal on April 28, following an April 13 hearing in the Delhi High Court, which had granted a 10-day stay on demolition and directed the petitioner to seek relief from the tribunal within two weeks.