In a major crackdown, Gurugram Police have arrested a man accused of setting up незаконally constructed slums on government land and extorting money from residents.
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- Man arrested for building illegal slums on government land in Gurugram
- Around 150–200 huts reportedly constructed on HSVP land
- Residents allegedly paid ₹2,500–₹3,000 per hut
- Police investigation is currently underway
The action followed a complaint filed by an official of the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), who reported that a cluster of makeshift slums had come up on government-owned land located behind Judge Enclave in Sector 53.
During the inquiry, locals and small shop operators revealed that they had been paying money to a person identified as Naresh Yadav in exchange for setting up shops and staying in the area.
According to the complaint, tensions escalated after residents discovered that the land belonged to the government. When they confronted Naresh, he allegedly threatened them and continued to demand payments.
Acting on the complaint, police registered a case at Sector 53 police station. A team from the Crime Branch, Sector 39, subsequently arrested the accused, who is said to be a resident of Wazirabad village in Gurugram.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that Naresh had built approximately 150-200 huts on the HSVP land and was illegally collecting Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,000 from each hut. We are questioning the accused,” said the spokesperson of the Gurugram police.
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