Gurugram Police Dismantle Criminal's Illegal Encroachments: What It Means

Gurugram police have demolished illegal structures linked to a criminal in Kasan village, intensifying efforts to dismantle criminal financial networks and reclaim government land.

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Key Points

Gurugram police demolished illegal structures in Kasan village linked to a criminal.
The operation targeted encroachments by Balbir alias Chhalla, who allegedly occupied government land.
The accused has a criminal history with eight cases registered against him.
Illegal structures, including shops and kiosks, were demolished under heavy police presence.

The Gurugram police on Wednesday demolished illegal structures on government land in Kasan village allegedly linked to a criminal, as part of an ongoing drive to dismantle criminals' financial networks, officials said.

Targeting Illegal Encroachments

The action targeted encroachments by Balbir alias Chhalla, a resident of Kasan village, who had allegedly occupied the land by constructing shops, kiosks and huts.

Joint Operation Details

The joint operation was carried out by the Crime Branch, Palam Vihar, in coordination with the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) and District Town Planner and Nodal Officer R S Bhatt.

Accused's Criminal History

Police said the accused has a criminal history, with eight cases registered against him, including theft, extortion and offences under the Excise Act.

Illegally Occupied Land

"The investigation revealed that the accused had illegally occupied government land, and was collecting rent by constructing shops, kiosks and huts on it, besides using it for other criminal activities," a Gurugram police spokesperson said.

Demolition and Land Clearance

Under heavy police presence, all illegal structures were demolished and the land was cleared, officials added.

Demolishing illegal structures is a common method used by Indian authorities to combat organised crime and reclaim public land. Such operations often involve multiple agencies to ensure the process is conducted lawfully and efficiently. The Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation plays a key role in managing and protecting government land in the state.

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