An illegally constructed bungalow which belonged to Nirav Modi, the prime accused in the Punjab National Bank scam has been demolished. The bungalow in Kihim beach, Alibaug was razed on Friday by the Raigad district administration following a court order.
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Videos from the spot showed the 30,000 sq ft bungalow being reduced into rubles in a matter of seconds after it was blown up using dynamite.
As per reports, the 110 dynamite sticks were used to blow up the building in a controlled explosion.
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The court ordered the bungalow facing the Kihim beach to be demolished after it came to light that the construction violated coastal regulation zone (CRZ) norms.
Nirav Modi Mansion A significant fascination in Kihim is its sandy seashore. In spite of the fact that Kihim was once known as a “Feathered creature Watchers’ Paradise”, not many outlandish species can be as yet found in the zones having the thick front of trees. An assortment of butterflies is likewise found here.
Visitors getting a charge out of in the waves on a bright day on Kihim Beach
On a sunny morning, the Colaba zone of Mumbai is obvious from Kihim Beach on the northwestern side.
Visitor offices here essentially comprise of “Quaint little inn Schemes” run by local people under the guidelines of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, which goes about as an overseeing body for Tourism all through the State of Maharashtra. One can without much of a stretch discover normal quality housing and boarding offices all through the town, aside from the long stretch of December when advance appointments might be required. For cafés and commercial centers, one needs to go to a close-by region known as Chondhi.
Other close-by attractions incorporate the Kihim Pond, Kankeshwar Temple close Mapgaon and Karmarkar Museum in Sasawane. Kihim is likewise home to different sanctuaries that are spotted all through the town. These incorporate an uncommon Kalbhairav sanctuary, as of late revamped Gaodevi (Chamunda) sanctuary and the Bhileshwar sanctuary ignoring the Kihim lake.
The seashore is spread over the western edge of the town. There are seats arranged for harmony cherishing guests. The gutsier can appreciate water sports on the primary seashore.
Alibag is found roughly 11 km south of Kihim.