Sagar (MP), Jan 4: Taking a major action against BJP leader Mishri Chand Gupta over an alleged murder case, the Madhya Pradesh government razed the illegal hotel of the suspended leader following a massive public protest in Sagar district on Tuesday.

 

 

A CCTV footage of the BJP leader where he was seen running his SUV over a person identified as Jagdish Yadav, on December 22 went viral on social media platforms. This resulted in massive protests in the Sagar district. Besides, the victim, identified as Jagdish Yadav, a resident of Koregaon, worked at a dairy farm.

 

 

A special team from Indore blasted 60 dynamites on Tuesday evening to demolish the the Hotel Jairam Palace of Mishri Chand Gupta situated near Makaronia intersection in Sagar. The building turned into rubble within seconds. Sagar District Collector Deepak Arya, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Tarun Nayak and other senior officers were present during the demolition.

 

"In the safety view, traffic was stopped by placing barricades around the intersection. People living in the buildings around the hotel were also alerted. There has been no loss of any kind. Only the building was demolished," said District Collector Deepak Arya.

 

Jagdish Yadav, resident of a resident of Koregaon was crushed to death by an SUV on December 22. The allegation was levelled against BJP leader Mishri Chand Gupta and his family members. Police registered a case of murder against eight accused in this case. Out of these, five were arrested. Mishri Chand Gupta is still absconding.

 

Pertinent to mention deceased Jagdish Yadav was the nephew of independent Councilor Kiran Yadav. Kiran Yadav defeated Mishri Chand Gupta's wife Meena by 83 votes in the civic body polls. It is alleged that Jagdish was murdered in this enmity. He was a resident of Koregaon in Makronia and worked at a dairy farm located at Makronia intersection.