In a massive crackdown on lawlessness, the police and administration in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, took stringent action. On Thursday, the police-administration team demolished the luxurious mansion of Haji Shehzad Ali, former vice-president of the Congress District, who was the main accused in a stone-pelting incident. The administration claimed the mansion was constructed without permission on approximately 20,000 square feet of land. Inspired by the Bollywood film 'Sanam Bewafa', Shehzad had poured over ₹10 crore into building this dream mansion, construction of which commenced in 2017. The housewarming had yet to take place. The administration also demolished an adjacent house owned by Shehzad and another house of his councilor brother Azad Ali. During this operation, 3 expensive cars, 2 scooters, and 2 bikes were also crushed by bulldozers.
In fact, angered by an objectionable comment made by Sant Ramgiri Maharaj in Maharashtra, members of the Muslim community arrived to submit a memorandum at Chhatarpur City Kotwali last Wednesday. Led by former Congress district vice president Haji Shehzad Ali and his brother, Councilor Azad Ali, the crowd initiated vandalism and stone-pelting at the station.
This incident injured the station house officer Arvind Kujur and two constables. The matter reached the state capital Bhopal, prompting Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to direct senior officials to take strict action against the accused. The police registered cases against around 150 individuals, including 50 named individuals. Among the primary accused were Shehzad's sons Sonu Khan and Monu Khan, and Azad's son Inayat Khan.
The Chhatarpur police administration, identifying the significant roles of former Congress district vice president Haji Shehzad Ali and his brother Councilor Azad Ali in the incident, demolished their 20,000-square-foot illegal mansion within 6 hours using four bulldozers. The mansion's value was estimated at ₹10 crore.
This mansion, located in Mastan Shah Baba Colony, covered more than 20,000 square feet. Shehzad Ali was alleged to have funded the luxurious building from his illegal earnings, influenced by the mansion shown in 'Sanam Bewafa'. He lived nearby in his ancestral home and was soon to move into the mansion.
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Construction Ongoing for 7 Years
The construction of Shehzad Ali’s mansion had been underway since 2017, incorporating expensive furnishings. Officials from the Revenue Department noted that Shehzad Ali built the mansion over approximately 20,000 square feet, with an estimated value exceeding ₹10 crore. The construction was still incomplete. Sources suggest that Shehzad Ali was involved in property dealing and other illegal activities.
7 Vehicles Crushed, Including 2 Safari Cars
Furthermore, household belongings along with two Tata Safari vehicles, another four-wheeler, a bullet bike, and two scooters inside the house were crushed by bulldozers.
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District officials stated that before the bulldozers were deployed, the municipality issued a notice to the concerned individual, instructing them to vacate the house within 2 hours. However, as no items were removed, the team proceeded to demolish the house along with the belongings.
Under the direction of the state’s Chief Minister, strict actions were taken against the suspects of the stone-pelting incident at the Kotwali police station by the district administration in Chhatarpur. The illegally constructed building was razed.
Crowd Assembled from UP
In response to Sant Ramgiri Maharaj's allegedly objectionable comments about Islam in Maharashtra, Shehzad Ali and Azad Ali gathered a crowd in Chhatarpur. More than 400 members of the Muslim community arrived under the pretext of submitting a memorandum. Sources indicate that people were called from neighboring Uttar Pradesh districts of Mahoba and Hamirpur. The police are currently investigating the entire incident.
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Parade of Captured Accused
Additionally, the police arrested 20 accused involved in the stone-pelting incident at the Chhatarpur Kotwali police station. Those apprehended were paraded through the market, chanting slogans: 'Police is our guardian – Crime is a sin.' Cases were filed against these accused under various charges, including obstructing a government employee, rioting, attempted murder, and the SC-ST Act.
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IG Vows No Leniency
Sagar Police Inspector General Pramod Kumar Verma stated that local troublemakers are being identified in the initial investigation. The probe is ongoing, and stern actions will be taken against all culprits. Sagar Divisional Commissioner Virendra Kumar Rawat also remarked that Haji Shehzad Ali had built the mansion illegally, and investigations into other accused's properties are underway. Any illegal constructions found will face regulatory action.
Political Statements Intensify
The incident sparked political discourse. Congress Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on 'X', asking if this was justice. He claimed that not only the house but all vehicles within were bulldozed, questioning if the government was acting constitutionally and respecting the 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' motto.
Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh BJP President and Khajuraho MP VD Sharma commented that hooligans and criminal elements will not be allowed to operate freely in Chhatarpur. He affirmed that the police and administration would eradicate such elements and that the accused would not be spared.
CM Yadav: This Will Not Be Tolerated
Earlier, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took to 'X' stating that upon receiving the unfortunate news of the incident in Chhatarpur, which resulted in injuries to several policemen, he immediately obtained information from senior officials and directed appropriate medical attention for the injured personnel. He emphasized that Madhya Pradesh is a 'Land of Peace', and no premeditated attempt to break the law will be tolerated. CM Yadav ordered senior police officials to promptly identify and take strict action against the culprits to prevent any recurrence of such incidents, ensuring peace and harmony in the state.
