Ushabazar Community Club Demolished for Unauthorized ConstructionUshabazar Community Club Demolished for Unauthorized Construction On Wednesday, a community club in Ushabazar, West Tripura, was razed to the ground for being unlawfully constructed on government property. The club’s secretary, Durga Prasanna Deb, known as Vikki, was tragically shot and killed on April 30 over a dispute involving government contracts. During the ensuing investigation, authorities uncovered the involvement of some club members and discovered that the club had been built on unauthorized land. According to District Magistrate Vishal Kumar, a notice regarding the illegal construction was served to the club. However, their unsatisfactory response prompted its demolition ahead of a July 15 deadline. The government intends to establish a public health center on the site. Moreover, the authorities have adopted a zero-tolerance stance against land mafias and similar illegal activities. The prime suspect, Raju Barman, a former club secretary, was recently apprehended in Guwahati.
A community club in Ushabazar, West Tripura, was demolished on Wednesday because it was built on government land, officials said.
The club’s secretary, Durga Prasanna Deb, better known as Vikki, was reportedly shot dead on April 30 over a feud over government contracts. During the investigation, authorities discovered that some club members were involved and discovered that the club was built on unauthorised land.
District Magistrate Vishal Kumar said a notice was sent to the club about the illegal construction, but unsatisfactory response led to its demolition before the July 15 deadline. The government plans to set up a public health centre at the site, while maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against land mafias and similar illegal activities. The main suspect, Raju Barman, a former secretary of the club, was recently arrested from Guwahati.
(With input from agencies.)
