LDA Demolishes House Of Prime Accused In Lucknow Triple Murder Case Over Nazul Land

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) on Thursday began demolishing the house of Rishabh Shukla, the prime accused in the October 26 triple murder case in Saadatganj, after a survey found that most of the structure stood on government-owned Nazul land, officials said.

The demolition drive is being carried out jointly by teams of the LDA, district administration, police and municipal corporation. The action covers approximately 4,000 square feet of the property, and officials said the exercise was expected to be completed by Thursday night.

LDA Vice Chairman Prathamesh Kumar said a portion of the structure encroaching on the road had been removed earlier, following which a detailed survey was conducted to determine the extent of the construction on Nazul land.

LDA Secretar y Sushil Pratap Singh said notices had been issued and an order passed against the unauthorised construction after a proper hearing. He added that the authority was implementing the court's order in accordance with legal procedure.

The action follows the killing of three members of a family in Brahmani Tola locality of Saadatganj on October 26, allegedly over a dispute concerning the parking of a car on a vacant plot. The victims were identified as Shivaji Tiwari, an RSS functionary, his brother Shivendra Tiwari (55) and Shivendra's son Suyash Tiwari (30).

Police have arrested six people, including Shukla (29), in connection with the killings. An illegal pistol and ammunition were also recovered from his possession, police said.

The LDA had earlier sealed the property and demolished its boundary wall, citing unauthorised construction and the absence of an approved building plan. The victims' family had alleged that the house stood on encroached Nazul land.

The killings had triggered protests by BJP and RSS workers demanding strict action against the accused.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak had assured the bereaved family of a fast-track trial, lifelong security and a government job for a family member. The government also promised to bear the educational expenses of the victim's daughter. Two police personnel, including the Saadatganj SHO, were suspended following the incident.