Overview

• Teams used six earthmovers under heavy security to demolish the Kokta Hathaikheda mansion on Thursday in an operation lasting about six hours.
• The three-storey property covered roughly 15,000 square feet, featured more than 30 rooms and amenities, and was valued at over Rs 20 crore.
• Authorities said the house was built on government land, following July actions that razed multiple linked properties and reclaimed public assets worth around Rs 100 crore.
• Crime Branch arrests of Shahwar Machhli and nephew Yasin in July followed recovery of synthetic drugs and a country-made pistol, with additional cases alleging sexual exploitation, blackmail and extortion.
• The family has moved the Madhya Pradesh High Court disputing notice and ownership, while political controversy continues over photos with BJP leaders that the party denies indicate any links.