Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Mohd Shahid's Varanasi House Partially Demolished in Road Project
A portion of hockey legend Mohd Shahid's house in Varanasi was demolished as part of a road-widening project.
Shahid's sister-in-law and cousin claimed they hadn't received compensation and had no other property.
The administration stated that demolition occurred only after compensation was provided, with some residents having stay orders from the court.
A local politician criticized the demolition, while the BJP defended the project's benefits and compensation process.
A portion of hockey player Mohd Shahid's house was demolished in Varanasi.
The demolition was part of a road-widening project.
Shahid's family members claimed they had not received compensation.
The administration stated compensation was provided before demolition.
A politician criticized the demolition, while another defended the road widening.
- Who
- Family of Mohd Shahid, Varanasi Administration, Local Politicians
- What
- Partial Demolition of Mohd Shahid's House
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To facilitate a road widening project
Family/Political Concerns
Administration's Stance
Compensation and Demolition
Family/Political Concerns
Family members claim lack of compensation and no alternative housing; politician denounces the demolition.
Administration's Stance
Administration asserts that demolition only occurred after compensation was given.
Road Widening Project
Family/Political Concerns
Family members were affected due to increased road widening.
Administration's Stance
The project aims to benefit the city and compensate the affected.
- Event
- Partial Demolition of Hockey Player Mohd Shahid's House
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Reason
- Road Widening Project
- Date
- Recent
- ADM's Stance
- Demolition only where compensation was paid.
- Affected
- Family members; some received compensation; some had stay orders
Sources
Olympian Mohd Shahid’s Varanasi house demolished for road widening, Opposition targets govt
'His Soul Was In It': Why Hockey Legend Shahid's Home Is Being Razed in Varanasi
Olympian Mohammed Shahid’s house razed in Varanasi; Congress decries BJP govt
