Datia (Madhya Pradesh): A major controversy has surfaced in Ward No. 12, where local saints and citizens have accused BJP councillors of illegally encroaching on government and ashram land. On Saturday, a delegation reached the Collector’s bungalow to submit a memorandum demanding immediate intervention.
The dispute involves land housing ancient Shiva temples and an ashram where religious activities and cattle protection have been carried out for years. The saints allege that the accused used JCB machines to level the government land adjacent to the ashram to create illegal plots.
According to the memorandum, when the saints protested the encroachment, the perpetrators allegedly destroyed the ashram’s fencing and issued death threats. The complainants stated that the individuals are using their political influence to intimidate them into silence.
The delegation has called for immediate liberation of encroached land, strict legal action against the culprits and protection for the ashram and its livestock.
The district administration has officially accepted the memorandum and assured a thorough investigation. While the situation remains tense, officials state that further action will be determined once the inquiry is complete.
