Administration begins demolition of Jahangir Khan's building in Falta
The South 24 Parganas administration started demolishing an unauthorised multi-storey structure belonging to former Trinamool Congress MLA Jahangir Khan.
The South 24 Parganas administration began demolishing an unauthorised portion of a multi-storey building owned by former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Jahangir Khan in Srirampur, Falta, on Wednesday. According to The Times of India, the operation started around 8.30am under BDO Sandip Singh Roy with police and fire department personnel present.
The building was under review following claims that it rose above two storeys without permission from the district council. Officials reportedly issued seven notices to Khan and summoned him for hearings, but the demolition proceeded after he failed to appear or remove the structure within seven days.
BJP leader Bidhan Padui, who lodged the complaint, said the action followed legal procedures after Khan allegedly ignored an administrative notice. Padui stated he had secured a favourable ruling from the High Court and described the demolition as a victory for the people of Falta.
Falta BJP MLA Debangshu Panda called for further action against illegal constructions, alleging that several unauthorised buildings in the area are built on filled-up water bodies. Panda also sought a probe into the source of assets, claiming Khan and his wife hold deeds for approximately 200 properties.
TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh declined to comment on the demolition but said if any illegality occurred, it is for Khan and his lawyers to take action. Khan is currently in judicial custody following an arrest on June 8 on charges including extortion.