By Firstdespatch Desk Jul 17, 2024
Agartala, July 17 (FD) In an instance of strict adherence to Government’s zero tolerance policy towards anti-social activities, illegal dealing of land by mafias, drugs trafficking and forced negotiations of government tenders, the district administration today demolished a community club building, Bharat Ratna Sangha at Ushabazar near here.
In a pre-dawn swoop, the illegally built club house, near the MBB airport was demolished in the presence of West Tripura District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar and Superintendent of Police Kiran Kumar.
Kumar said,” The club members were involved in various types of illegal activities for the past few years. Several murders have already taken place over tender negotiations. Moreover, their clubhouse was built by occupying government land”.
He said that a primary health centre would be set up on the land so that the local people can get better healthcare.
“We have acted following the direction of the highest administrative authority. Moreover, the state government has a zero tolerance policy against anti-social activities”, Kumar told reporters.
Replying to a question why their illegal house was not demolished earlier, District Magistrate said, initially they were doing good works. But recently, due to their activities, the society and the administration were facing difficulties.
The secretary of the club, Bharat Ratna Sangha, Durga Prasanna Deb alias Vikki was allegedly murdered on April 30 over a feud for government contracts, and during the course of the investigation, it was found that some club members were involved it, they said.
The administration issued a notice to the club asking why the building will not be demolished as it was constructed on government land, but the reply was not satisfactory.
The prime suspect in the murder, Raju Barman, was the former secretary of the club. He was arrested recently from Guwahati. FD JK