By Azhar Khan
Meerut, September 10: Bulldozer action has been taken against the controversial housing project known as Abdullah Residency after it came under the spotlight for allegations of illegal construction and communal discrimination in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut. The authorities on Wednesday demolished a boundary wall built on encroached government land. There are reports that the colony had displayed the message “No Entry For Hindus” due to which the action was taken.
There are reports that the Housing Development Authority officials said that the builder had illegally occupied government land to extend the boundary wall of the colony. During a land survey, it was confirmed that the encroachment had occurred and the wall was brought down by a bulldozer.
A case has been registered against the builders Mahendra Gupta and Javed Iqbal for land grabbing. Officials also alleged that during the demolition drive, some people misbehaved with the team and tried to stop the action against the encroachment.
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