5 officials suspended after 'mysterious' shanty demolition in Surat; civic body previously denied involvement

Five Surat Municipal Corporation officials are suspended following the 'mysterious' demolition of around 80 shanties. The civic body initially denied involvement but has now launched a departmental inquiry after an internal probe. This action follows controversy and allegations of political influence and builder interests behind the May 30th razing. Residents are seeking legal recourse, citing procedural irregularities.

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