Gurugram Authorities Demolish Illegal Building Linked to Narcotics Activity
Gurugram Police, MCG demolish ‘illegal PG building’ tied to narcotics accused
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Gurugram police and the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) demolished a seven-storey building in Kanhai village tied to a repeat narcotics offender. The structure, illegally built in 2024, housed around 40 residents and was generating substantial income from paying guests.
- 01The seven-storey building was demolished due to its links with narcotics activities.
- 02The property was owned by a repeat offender with multiple narcotics-related cases.
- 03Around 40 residents were living in the building, which operated as a paying guest facility.
- 04The demolition involved over 150 police personnel and heavy machinery.
- 05The accused reportedly earned ₹2.8 lakh (approximately $3,400 USD) monthly from the property.
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On Tuesday, Gurugram police, in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and district administration, demolished a seven-storey building in Kanhai village due to its connections with local narcotics networks. The structure, which was illegally constructed in 2024 on approximately 124 square yards, had around 35 rooms and was operating as a paying guest facility, housing nearly 40 residents, including families, professionals, and students. The accused, a resident of Kanhai village with a history of narcotics offenses, charged ₹8,000 (about $96 USD) from each tenant, generating an income of approximately ₹2.8 lakh (around $3,400 USD) monthly. The operation involved more than 150 police personnel and heavy machinery to ensure the demolition proceeded smoothly.
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The demolition aims to disrupt local narcotics networks and ensure community safety by removing illegal structures.
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