Villagers are demanding action against hoteliers for occupying government land and damaging properties in Dhar

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): The villagers of Sulibardi have submitted a memorandum to Union External Affairs Minister Savitri Thakur, demanding action against hoteliers Mayank Agarwal and Yogesh Agarwal, who are allegedly occupying government land and damaging properties.

The villagers accused the hoteliers of vandalizing a compost pit and toilet of the gram panchayat, damaging an ancient monument and conspiratorially destroying a school building. They also alleged that the hoteliers have blocked a drain, causing water to enter the school when it rains.

Assuring the villagers of action, Minister Thakur stated that the government will not spare the mafia and will take action if rules are violated. MLA Hiralal Alawa also wrote a letter to the collector, demanding action against the land mafia and damage to government properties.

Asking for immediate strict action against those involved, the MLA said the government has not taken any action. The villagers mobilized against the hotel businessmen, planted trees on the occupied land and warned them to build the toilet on the same site where it was.

They have also threatened to take a decision in the gram sabha under the PESA Act and pass a proposal for strict action against the hotel businessmen.

However, hotel businessman Yogesh Agarwal claimed that he has all the necessary permissions and is working according to the rules.