District administration begins razing bungalow of kingpin, aides in Balrampur

The Balrampur administration initiated the demolition of a sprawling bungalow constructed on main Utraula-Mankapur Road, on Tuesday, after issuing three notices regarding illegal construction done on government land, local authorities confirmed.

- HT Correspondent

The move follows the arrest of Balrampur-based religious conversion racket kingpin, Jalaluddin Shah alias Chhangur Baba and his close accomplice, Neetu Naveen Rohra, alias Nasreen.

The authorities said the action was taken in the presence of a heavy police force and administrative officials, with five bulldozers deployed for the operation.

Balrampur additional SP Vishal Pandey said, “The entire demolition process will take at least two - three days to complete. The demolition began today at 10 am and continued till late in the evening.”

Meanwhile, barricading was done around the property to avoid locals gathering during the demolition process. The property, located in Madhpur village under Utraula tehsil, was built on Gram Sabha land listed as Gata number 337/370.

“Our government is fully committed to the dignity and security of our sisters and daughters. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the activities of the accused, Jalaluddin, are not only antisocial but also anti-national. The Uttar Pradesh government will not show any leniency in maintaining law and order.

The properties of the accused and all the criminals associated with his gang will be confiscated, and strict legal action will be taken against them,” chief minister Yogi Adityanath posted on X on Tuesday, while reacting to the Balrampur action, adding, “There is no place in the state for those who disrupt peace, harmony, and women’s safety. They will be given such punishment according to the law that it will set an example for society”.