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Bhopal Mansion of Drug Traffickers Demolished for Encroachment
In Bhopal, a large house belonging to a family accused of selling drugs was torn down because it was built on land they didn't own.
The family, who made money from the fishing business, were investigated after two of their members were caught with drugs.
Officials found that a lot of the property was built illegally, and had also encroached on a large area of government land.
The demolition was part of a larger effort to remove structures built illegally on government property.
A mansion in Bhopal, linked to drug trafficking, was demolished for encroachment.
The mansion belonged to the 'Machli family' who allegedly built wealth through illegal activities.
The Crime Branch arrested Shahwar Machli and his nephew Yasin on drug trafficking charges.
The demolition took six hours and included the destruction of numerous rooms, halls, and other features.
Civic officials stated the family encroached upon 70 acres of government land.
- Who
- Machli family, civic officials
- What
- Demolition of a mansion in Bhopal linked to drug trafficking.
- When
- Last month
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- Due to encroachment on government land and alleged drug trafficking activities.
BJP
Congress
Political Implications
BJP
Government taking action against criminal activities, including drug trafficking
Congress
Accusations of links between the family and a BJP leader
- Family Name
- Machli Family
- Property Type
- Mansion
- Rooms
- 30
- Land Area
- 15,000 sq ft
- Encroached Land Value
- ₹100 crore
- Alleged Crime
- Drug Trafficking
Sources
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