Nagpur Municipal Corporation, backed by heavy police presence, demolished the illegal double-storied house of riot mastermind Fahim Khan. The action, which took place in Sanjay Bagh Colony, followed numerous resident complaints and a missed 24-hour ultimatum for voluntary demolition by Khan’s family.
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