BMC officer faces transfer for Jain temple demolition

BMC officer faces transfer for Jain temple demolition

In a new development the civic body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation transferred Navnath Ghadge, K/ward Assistant Municipal Commissioner of following the community outrage over the demolition of a Jain temple

Jain community on Saturday took to the streets to protest against the BMC for demolition of their temple in Vile Parle and termed the demolition of temple as unjust.

A Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officer was on Saturday transferred after a Jain temple in Vile Parle area of Mumbai was demolished by the civic body, a senior official said.
Assistant Municipal Commissioner of K-East Ward, Navnath Ghadge was transferred following the community outrage over the demolition of a Jain temple, he said.

Meanwhile .BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani confirmed that Ghadge has been relieved of his duties at K-East Ward. The civic body has not yet announced his replacement.
The BMC had reportedly demolished the temple stating that it was unauthorised.
The demolition drew sharp criticism from members of the Jain community who have described the action as unwarranted.
The temple was located within the Neminath Cooperative Housing Society in Kambliwadi area of Vile Parle and its demolition took place on Wednesday.

News Edit KV Raman