Authorities Demolish Illegal House Built by Criminal Kushalpal in Gurugram

District authorities in Gurugram have demolished an illegal house constructed by deceased criminal Kushalpal on government land. This action is part of a broader effort to combat organised crime and reclaim properties acquired through illegal means.

Authorities in the district have intensified their efforts against organised crime by demolishing an illegal structure. This house, built by criminal Kushalpal on government land in Sector 35, was taken down on Wednesday. The land, measuring 400 square yards, was owned by the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC), according to police reports.

The demolition operation involved a team led by District Town Planner R.S. Batth and HSIIDC SDO Ram Niwas, along with other senior officials and local police. Investigations revealed that Kushalpal had occupied this land illegally and constructed the house using funds from his criminal activities. He was a resident of Begumpur Khatola village and passed away due to illness about two months ago.

Criminal Activities and Legal Actions

Kushalpal had a notorious history with 21 criminal cases filed against him in Haryana and Rajasthan. His offences included murder, intimidation, assault, drug trafficking, and possession of illegal weapons. Police noted that he had been imprisoned multiple times before his death. His criminal activities funded the construction of the house on the HSIIDC land.

A spokesperson for the Gurugram Police stated that they have compiled detailed profiles of criminals who have acquired property through unlawful means. The spokesperson emphasised that concrete measures are being implemented to demolish such constructions and seize properties linked to criminal activities.

Ongoing Efforts to Combat Crime

The authorities are committed to dismantling illegal structures and reclaiming properties obtained through crime. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to curb organised crime in the region. By targeting properties acquired through illegal means, law enforcement aims to disrupt criminal networks and deter future offences.

The demolition of Kushalpal's house is one of many actions taken by authorities to address illegal land occupation. These efforts reflect a zero-tolerance policy towards crime-related activities and aim to restore lawful ownership of government lands.

As part of this crackdown, officials are working diligently to identify and dismantle other illegal constructions. The focus remains on ensuring that properties linked to criminal activities are seized and returned to rightful ownership.

With inputs from PTI