Summary:
Nagpur: The Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) on Tuesday bulldozed eight illegal religious structures in different areas of the city. In its demolition drive, undertaken in Babulkheda, Sakkardara and Manewada areas, NIT started action from 10.30 in the morning and bulldozed eight illegal religious structures by night. The task was carried out following High Court order and directives of NIT Chairman Ashwin Mudgal. Before commencing the action, NIT sought cooperation and assistance of citizens in its demolition drive. The drive was led by Superintending Engineer (Headquarters) Sunil Gujjelwar and comprised NIT’s South Division Executive Engineer S N Chimurkar, Divisional Officer (South) Avinash P Badge, Estate Engineering Assistant Ravi Ramteke, NIT’s chief of Anti-Encroachment Department Manohar Patil and police officials and personnel of Hudkeshwar and Ajni police stations..