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Illegal structures on government land in Kasan village, Gurugram, demolished amid crackdown on criminal networks
Gurugram police demolished illegal structures on government land in Kasan village linked to a criminal, Balbir alias Chhalla, as part of a wider effort to dismantle criminals’ financial networks. The operation was a joint effort by the Crime Branch, Palam Vihar, along with HSIIDC and the District Town Planner, under heavy police presence.
Why It Matters
The demolition targets encroachment tied to criminal activities and rent extraction on government land, indicating active efforts to weaken criminal financial networks and reclaim government property.
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Demolition of illegal structures on government land in Kasan village
April 22, 2026
The Gurugram police, with heavy presence, demolished illegal structures on government land in Kasan village. The operation targeted encroachments by Balbir alias Chhalla, who purportedly occupied the land by constructing shops, kiosks and huts and was alleged to be using the site for other criminal activities. 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. Police said the accused has a criminal history with eight cases, including theft, extortion and offences under the Excise Act. The land was cleared after the structures were demolished and the encroachment removed.