The Yogi government's bulldozer action in Varanasi as part of the road widening campaign is in the news. During the removal of encroachment from Kachahari Golghar to Sandaha, notices were issued to several houses, including the house of former hockey captain and Padma Shri Mohammad Shahid. The family has no objection to development projects but demands fair compensation.
Uttar Pradesh: Under the Yogi government's bulldozer action for road widening from Kachahari Golghar Chauraha to Sandaha in Varanasi, several encroachments were removed. This campaign also included the house of former Indian hockey captain and Padma Shri Mohammad Shahid. Mohammad Shahid's nephew, Mohammad Kash, told ABP News that they were informed about the action and the family supports development projects, but if the house is demolished, they should receive fair compensation, including construction and land rates. The administration has increased surveillance in the area.
Mohammad Shahid's house included under bulldozer action
In Varanasi, the Yogi government's action to remove encroachment under the road widening campaign is in the headlines. Last Sunday, the Varanasi district administration removed encroachment for road widening from Kachahari Golghar Chauraha to Sandaha. Under this process, some more houses are now in the path of widening, including the house of former Indian hockey team captain and Padma Shri Mohammad Shahid.
Mohammad Shahid's nephew, Mohammad Kash, said in a conversation with ABP News that they had been informed about the action beforehand. He clarified that the family has no objection to the government's development projects. The administration's action has increased surveillance in the area, and local people's eyes are on which houses will be subject to bulldozer action in the next phase.
The issue of compensation and land rates
Notices have been issued to several houses in the road widening campaign on Kachahari Marg in Varanasi. No action has been taken on Mohammad Shahid's house so far, but some houses have already been demolished in the surrounding area.
Nephew Mohammad Kash said that if the house has to be demolished, they should receive fair compensation. This should include the construction cost as well as the amount based on the land rates. The family says that it is necessary to determine this compensation so that the interests of all parties can be taken care of in the road widening campaign.
A shining star of Indian Hockey
In the history of Indian hockey, Mohammad Shahid's name is remembered as an inspiring star. He was part of the team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, and his contribution was significant in India's silver and bronze medals in the Asian Games.
In view of his achievements, he was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1980-81 and the Padma Shri in 1986. He passed away on July 20, 2016, but his contribution and dedication to the game is still a source of inspiration for hockey players emerging from Banaras.
