Kanpur Administration Takes Bulldozer Action Against Land Mafia, Recovers Pasture Land
In a decisive move against illegal land occupation, the Ghatampur tehsil administration in Kanpur on Tuesday deployed bulldozers to reclaim approximately 0.5600 hectares of pasture land situated on the Kanpur-Hamirpur highway, directly in front of the Naveli Power Plant. This forceful action is part of an extensive, ongoing campaign initiated by the district administration to dismantle the operations of land mafias operating in the region.
High-Value Land Illegally Occupied for Commercial Use
The recovered pasture land holds an estimated market value of around Rs 10 crore, underscoring the significant financial stakes involved in the illegal encroachment. According to official revenue records, the land comprises Gata No. 349 B, measuring 0.3826 hectares, and Gata No. 350, measuring 1.6800 hectares, both officially designated as grazing land for public use.
It was alleged that Rajveer Singh, son of Santosh Singh, a resident of Koyla Nagar, along with his family members, had unlawfully occupied approximately 56 biswa of this vital grazing land. The encroachers proceeded to construct a building named Kalindi Hotel on the site, developing not only the hotel structure but also a hotel lawn, roads, and various other public amenities. The pasture land was extensively excavated and repurposed for private commercial activities, directly contravening its intended public use.
Repeated Warnings Ignored by Encroachers
The revenue department had previously issued explicit instructions to halt all construction work on the illegally occupied land. However, the encroachers defiantly continued their activities, systematically converting the publicly owned pasture into a private commercial enterprise. During an inspection visit on Saturday, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Ghatampur personally warned the hotel operator to remove the illegal encroachment voluntarily.
Despite this direct warning, the operator showed no interest in complying with the administration's directives. Following this, the revenue team once again formally requested the removal of the illegal possession in the presence of the owners, who remained unresponsive and took no corrective action.
Joint Police and Revenue Operation Secures Land
Consequently, on Tuesday morning, a coordinated joint operation was launched by the revenue and police administrations. Utilizing bulldozers, the authorities physically removed all illegal constructions, thereby freeing the valuable pasture land from encroachment. During the demolition process, the hotel management staged protests against the action.
The hotel manager, who actively resisted the officials, was detained by the police and subsequently sent to jail. Further legal proceedings have been initiated against the encroachers to ensure accountability and prevent future violations. This robust action sends a clear message that illegal land occupation will not be tolerated, and public resources will be protected through stringent enforcement measures.
