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Nirav Modi's Alibaug Bungalow Demolished Using Dynamite Sticks

Mumbai: Authorities started demolition of PNB scam accused Nirav Modi’s bungalow in Alibag, Raigad district on Friday.

The opulent bungalow, named Roopanya and estimated to be worth Rs 100 crore, is constructed as a ground-plus-one structure, comprising of a driveway, heavy metal fencing and a huge security gate expands over an area of 33,000 sq ft.

It also includes a sprawling swimming pool, resort like slides and expensive fittings.

Situated at Kihim beach, over 90 km from Mumbai, it was declared illegal along with 58 other structures that flouted all environmental norms. The bungalow is being demolished because it violates the Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) norms and state permits as well, reports quoted authorities as saying.

Efforts to demolish the bungalow have been going on for over a month now. However, even the heavy machinery generally used for demolition activities has been unable to dent strong foundation of the villa.

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