<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"><strong>June 6, 2024, Noida:</strong> The Noida Police have registered a case against 15 individuals for allegedly encroaching upon government land in Sorkha village, Sector 113. The accused, including <strong>Vikas Yadav</strong>, <strong>Cheenu Yadav</strong>, and others, are reported to have illegally constructed on land belonging to the <strong>Noida Authority</strong> despite repeated warnings from officials, highlighting the growing menace of the <strong>land mafia</strong> in the region.</p> <p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">Illegal Construction on Khasra No. 819 According to <strong>Nikhil</strong>, a Junior Engineer with the Noida Authority, the accused had been occupying land with <strong>Khasra number 819</strong> in Sorkha village and had begun construction without obtaining the necessary permissions.</p> <ul class="-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words">"We had warned them multiple times to stop the illegal construction, but they did not pay heed," Nikhil stated in his complaint to the police.</li> </ul> <p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">The Noida Authority had:</p> <ol class="-mt-1 list-decimal space-y-2 pl-8"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Been monitoring the situation closely</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Issued several notices to the accused individuals, directing them to cease their unauthorized activities</li> </ol> <p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">However, the land mafia allegedly continued with the construction, forcing the authorities to take stringent action.</p> <p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">Police Investigation Underway Following the complaint, the Noida Police have registered a case against the 15 accused under relevant sections of the law. A police spokesperson confirmed that a thorough investigation has been launched into the matter.</p> <p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">Land Mafia Menace The incident highlights the growing menace of land mafia in the region, with unscrupulous elements illegally occupying government and private land for personal gain. The Noida Authority has intensified its efforts to curb such activities.</p> <p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">Implications for the Accused If found guilty, the accused individuals could face severe penalties, including hefty fines and even imprisonment. The Noida Authority has made it clear that it will not spare anyone found to be involved in such <strong>illegal land occupation</strong> and will take all necessary steps to protect its land from encroachment.</p> <p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">The case has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many residents expressing their support for the authorities' action. As the investigation progresses, more details are expected to emerge about the extent of the illegal construction and the involvement of the accused individuals. The outcome of this case could serve as a deterrent for others engaging in similar <strong>land mafia</strong> activities in Noida.</p>