Illegal Slum Operation Busted in Gurugram: Man Arrested

Gurugram Police arrested Naresh Yadav for illegally establishing a slum with 150 huts on government land, charging occupants for housing and shops. The arrest followed a complaint by Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran that Yadav threatened dwellers when confronted about the legality of the land occupation.

On Monday, Gurugram Police arrested an individual involved in the illegal establishment of a slum on government land in Sector 53. The slum comprised at least 150 huts and residents were charged for occupying them.

The arrest followed a complaint from the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), which highlighted that a man, Naresh Yadav, had been collecting money from the slum inhabitants. Residents later discovered the land was government-owned and raised their concern, but Yadav allegedly threatened them.

The Gurugram police spokesperson confirmed that approximately 150-200 huts were constructed on HSVP land, with Yadav collecting Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,000 from each. A Crime Branch team conducted the arrest based on the filed complaint at Sector 53 Police Station.

(With inputs from agencies.)