Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A major demolition drive by Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Eidgah Hills was abruptly postponed on Wednesday after a jurisdiction dispute between departments left officials unable to act against a large illegal construction on government land.

BMC’s encroachment squad, accompanied by more than 15 police personnel, reached the site around noon to raze a building illegally built on a 5,000 sq ft plot.

However, since the disputed land falls under Nazul (government land), the presence of district administration officials was mandatory. None arrived until 5 PM, forcing the squad to call off the operation after waiting nearly five hours. Read Also Bhopal News: 50-Year-Old Hangs Self After Son Objects To His Drinking

Officials from the district administration

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