Illegal Structures Demolished in Goa Crackdown

The district administration in Goa has demolished two illegal structures owned by Suleman Siddique, a wanted man in several land grabbing cases. The action was taken upon the directive of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. The state's Special Investigation Team is probing nearly 100 such cases.

In a significant crackdown, the district administration in Goa demolished two illegal structures associated with Suleman Siddique, who is reportedly involved in multiple land grabbing cases. The demolition took place in Ektanagar, Mapusa, about 9 kilometers from the state capital, Panaji, officials reported Friday.

The directive for the demolition came from Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, and the operation followed due legal procedures, as confirmed by a post from the state police's official X handle. The demolished concrete buildings were tied to Siddique, who remains on the run, further complicating the series of land grab cases in Goa.

The government's Special Investigation Team (SIT) for land grabbing is actively probing nearly 100 cases, with Siddique being a key figure in numerous instances. Authorities continue to work on dismantling illegal structures and reclaiming unlawfully occupied lands in the tourist-centric state.

(With inputs from agencies.)