Shillong, Aug. 1 -- The Khasi Students' Union (KSU) on Thursday shut down several alleged illegal structures, including houses, ashrams, and hotels, within the Mahadev Khola temple complex in Meghalaya, demanding immediate eviction of illegal settlers from the area.

During an inspection, members of the KSU's Upper Shillong and Laban Circle units identified what they claimed to be unauthorised constructions inside the temple premises.

KSU leader Reuben Najiar stated that while the union has no objection to the temple itself, it questions the presence of around 30 illegal structures within the complex.

He said the union had raised the issue with the concerned authorities in 2023 and was assured that a report would be submitted within thr...