Varanasi, Sep 28, 2025

Thirteen houses, including the residence of legendary hockey player and Padma Shri awardee Mohammad Shahid, were demolished in Varanasi on Sunday as part of a road widening project.

The demolition took place at the Court Road intersection under the Varanasi Court Road to Sandha widening plan.

Authorities confirmed that compensation had been provided to all affected families before the demolition.

However, officials stated that despite repeated instructions and a final ultimatum, the residents did not vacate the earmarked portions of their houses.

Speaking to the reporters, City ADM Alok Verma said that an ultimatum for the demolition was given last week.

“We have provided the compensation to the families and also gave an ultimatum a week before. We had told the

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