illegal construction
Indian-Origin Man Among 4 Killed in South Africa Temple Collapse: Rescue Operations Ongoing
Dec 14, 2025 12:28 pm CST
A four-storey Hindu temple under construction collapsed in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, killing four people including a 52-year-old Indian-origin man named Vickey Jairaj Panday. The New Ahobilam Temple of Protection was being built without approved plans, and rescue operations continue despite challenging weather conditions. The exact number of people still trapped remains unknown.
Goa Nightclub Fire Tragedy: Years of Ignored Warnings Led to Preventable Loss of 25 Lives at Illegal Venue
Dec 10, 2025 01:29 am CST
Documents reveal multiple authorities issued warnings and demolition notices against 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub for illegal construction on salt pans in Goa before a devastating fire claimed 25 lives. The club's owners had avoided compliance through appeals while continuing operations despite being flagged for numerous violations including unauthorized land conversion and coastal regulation breaches.
Al-Falah University Chairman's Ancestral Home Faces Demolition Amid Family's Multi-State Legal Troubles
Nov 20, 2025 01:07 pm CST
The Mhow Cantonment Board has issued a final demolition notice for unauthorized construction at the ancestral home of Al-Falah University chairman Mohammad Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui. This action comes as the family faces heightened scrutiny following the arrest of Jawad's brother Hamud for investment fraud after 25 years as a fugitive, and connections to a broader investigation involving the Delhi Red Fort explosion that killed 13 people. The property dispute dates back nearly three decades with multiple unheeded notices issued since 1996.
Shimla Court Orders Complete Demolition of Sanjauli Mosque After Rejecting Waqf Board Appeal
Oct 30, 2025 11:17 pm CST
Shimla's district court has upheld a municipal order to demolish the entire Sanjauli mosque structure after the Himachal Pradesh Waqf Board and Mosque Committee failed to provide valid land ownership documents. The committee has announced plans to appeal to higher courts while partial demolition of the five-storey structure has already begun.
Bulldozer Action Against Properties of UP Cleric Tauqeer Raza's Associates in Bareilly
Sep 30, 2025 06:58 pm CST
Authorities in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh have initiated bulldozer action against properties linked to associates of prominent cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, president of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council. Eight properties allegedly built illegally on government land have been identified for action, with several already sealed. This enforcement follows violent protests on September 26 related to the "I Love Muhammad" campaign that resulted in multiple arrests including Raza himself.
2 Killed, 12 Injured In Indore Building Collapse, Residents Blame Rats
Sep 23, 2025 02:44 pm CST
Preliminary findings suggest that the building was 10-15 years old.