India, April 29 -- A two-storey house of a history-sheeter linked to gang activities, allegedly built using extorted money from traders, was demolished by police with the help of civic agencies in Rampura village of Pataudi on Tuesday, officials said.

The property, spread over 120 square yards and valued between Rs.70 lakh and Rs.80 lakh, belonged to Krishan Kumar, of Rampura, who had purchased it in 2021, police said. Officials added that the house was located in an unauthorised colony, and investigations revealed it was acquired using proceeds of crime generated through extortion across Gurugram.

Sandeep Turan, public relations officer of Gurugram police, said Krishan has 15 cases registered against him, including murder, attempted mu...