Overview

• The three-storey house in Kokta Hathaikheda, estimated at Rs 20–30 crore and spanning about 15,000 square feet with more than 30 rooms, was demolished on 21 August under heavy security.
• District officials said the structure sat on government land and described the operation as a land recovery effort, deploying six earthmovers over roughly six hours with more than 250 police and hundreds of civic staff.
• Authorities say prior notices were issued, while the family’s lawyer alleges the 15‑day residential demolition guideline was not followed and plans to seek relief in the High Court.
• The action follows earlier steps on 30 July that brought down multiple properties linked to the family, with officials claiming broader encroachments across large tracts and valuations in the tens of crores.
• Police have arrested family members Shahwar and Yaseen on drug and arms charges, report investigations into allegations of sexual exploitation and extortion, and note political photos that the BJP has denied reflect any links.