Gurgaon: Amid resistance from villagers, Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) carried out a demolition drive on Thursday, razing the house of Congress functionary Rajesh Yadav and several other residential structures that obstructed the construction of a main road between sectors 68 and 69. Around 100 rooms and shanties were demolished during the day-long operation. Yadav was detained after he stood in front of a bulldozer along with villagers to protest the action.The demolition team, led by HSVP sub-divisional officer (survey) Gyan Chand Saini, reached the site near Pareena Micasa Society in Sector 68 around 10 am, accompanied by bulldozers and police. Officials said the structures stood on govt land falling within the alignment of a proposed main road linking Sohna Road with the Gurgaon–Sohna Highway.Yadav claimed that no prior notice was served. “The house has existed for nearly 30 years. If the land was acquired, rehabilitation and compensation should have been ensured first. The matter is pending in court,” he said.When the demolition proceeded despite objections, Yadav and several villagers protested by standing in front of the bulldozers. Following instructions from HSVP officials, police detained Yadav and dispersed the crowd, with locals alleging the use of force. The demolition resumed and continued till evening.Officials said the land had already been acquired and compensation awards issued. “Villagers can collect their compensation from the land acquisition office. Demolition will continue on Thursday and Friday to clear the remaining structures obstructing the project,” Saini said.HSVP said the road project had been stalled for over 1.5 km due to these structures. Once completed, the road will connect Sohna Road to the Gurgaon–Sohna Highway, easing pressure on the Southern Peripheral Road and providing residents of sectors 68, 69 and 70 direct access to the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway and Delhi–Jaipur Highway.
