Encroachment Cleared from Maa Baglamukhi Temple Land; Wheat Crop Bulldozed After High Court Order

Agar-Malwa (Nalkheda): In a major action against long-standing encroachment, the administration on Sunday demolished illegal cultivation on the sacred land of Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Nalkheda. For nearly two decades, a group of individuals had illegally occupied 6.35 hectares of temple trust land and were even growing wheat crops on it. Acting on the directive of the Indore bench of the High Court, the district administration deployed bulldozers to destroy the standing crop and reclaim the property.

Two Bulldozers Deployed to Clear the Temple Land

The encroached land belongs to Shri Ram Mandir Dharamshala, located within the Maa Baglamukhi Temple complex. After the High Court ruled in favour of the administration, officials immediately began the eviction drive. Shops standing on the disputed land were removed overnight, and for the past three days the administration has carried out continuous operations to secure the land.

On Sunday, two bulldozers were used to raze the illegally sown wheat crop. The administration also installed signboards marking survey numbers, clearly stating that the temple land is now under the full possession and authority of the Collector, Agar. The swift action created panic among the encroachers, who had been occupying the land for years.

Collector and SP Monitoring the Operation

Collector Preeti Yadav and SP Vinod Singh closely monitored the anti-encroachment campaign. Deep pits were dug along the boundaries to prepare for wire fencing of the reclaimed area. Both civil and police teams ensured the operation was carried out without disruption.

Encroachment Was Based on Forged Claims

The land dispute dates back to 1997, when a group of individuals obtained a decree for the land by allegedly hiding crucial facts and presenting fraudulent documents. In 2007, the Additional District Judge of Agar declared the decree illegal and void. The matter then moved to the District Court in appeal, which on Friday dismissed the petition and upheld the earlier ruling. Following this, the administration wasted no time in taking physical possession of the land.

SP Conducts Ground Inspection; Orders 24×7 Surveillance

SP Vinod Singh personally inspected the encroachment-free site, reviewed the security arrangements, and instructed police teams to maintain round-the-clock surveillance to prevent any attempt at re-encroachment. He also carried out a review at the Nalkheda police station, checking records and discussing law-and-order measures.

The SP directed increased night patrolling and deployment of additional forces in sensitive areas, emphasizing that the religious and cultural importance of the site makes its protection a top priority.

Clearing Encroachment to Benefit Devotees

Reclaiming the 6+ hectares of temple land is expected to significantly improve facilities for devotees. The temple often witnesses massive crowds during Navratri, Gupt Navratri, Sundays, and festivals, with the approach road frequently choked due to narrow spaces and haphazard parking.

With the reclaimed land, authorities are planning to expand amenities, streamline traffic, and improve queue management for pilgrims who visit the revered shrine—believed to grant victory, power, and protection from enemies.