In Gorakhpur, a dispute arose between two parties over a valuable piece of land near the railway station. One party, led by the family of former MLC Sudama Singh, claimed ownership of the land. The other party, led by Ishwar Chand Jaiswal, arrived with a JCB (excavator) to take possession of...
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the land. They attempted to demolish a shop next to the New Raj Restaurant. The police intervened and restored order, finding that Jaiswal's party had legal documents, while the other party could not present any. The dispute has a history dating back years, with both parties claiming ownership of the two-acre land. Both parties have been involved in legal battles over the property, with Jaiswal claiming he legally acquired the land from the government and that Singh's family had been declared unauthorized occupants by the High Court. The situation remains tense, with the police ensuring the status quo is maintained.