In a significant move, the management of Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) has initiated legal action to demolish an illegally constructed office building in Sector 6. The action comes in the wake of a murder case involving a plant contractor worker and allegations that the premises were used for criminal activities.
Eviction Notice Pasted on Illegal Structure
The BSL management officially pasted an eviction notice on the disputed property, directing its occupants to vacate immediately. The notice clearly stated that the building was constructed illegally on land belonging to the steel plant. It warned that failure to comply with the order would result in strict legal action. This step underscores the plant administration's crackdown on unauthorized constructions within its jurisdiction.
Link to Gangster and Murder Case
The illegal structure is allegedly owned by gangster Binod Khopdi, who was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a high-profile murder. The victim, BSL contractor worker Jayant Singh, was reportedly killed recently, sparking outrage. The eviction drive gained momentum after Jayant Singh's wife submitted a written application to Bokaro Deputy Commissioner Ajay Nath Jha. In her application, she demanded the demolition of Khopdi's illegal office.
She made a grave allegation, claiming that her husband was confined and assaulted in that very office, which she described as a torture chamber. This accusation directly links the physical space to the crime, adding urgency to the administration's actions.
Legal and Administrative Repercussions
The case highlights the ongoing issue of illegal occupation and construction on government and public sector land. The swift action by BSL management, following the arrest and the victim's family's plea, indicates a serious approach to dismantling properties linked to criminal enterprises. The authorities are now poised to follow through with the demolition if the premises are not vacated voluntarily, setting a precedent for similar encroachments.
This development in Bokaro is being closely watched, as it intertwines industrial governance, law and order, and justice for a victim's family. The outcome will likely influence how similar cases of illegal structures with alleged criminal links are handled in the region.
