Coach of Manu Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh gets house demolition notice

Eminent national pistol shooting coach Samaresh Jung recently guided Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh to bronze medals in the ongoing Paris Olympics. However, Jung returned home to a distressing situation.

As per reports, Jung’s residence in the Khyber Pass locality of Civil Lines, Delhi, has been marked for demolition by the Land and Development Office (LNDO), citing ownership by the Ministry of Defence and labeling the properties as illegal.

Jung expressed bewilderment and frustration at the sudden notice. As per the notice, the residents are allowed only two days to vacate. His family has called the area home since the 1950s. Now, the prospect of leaving on such short notice has become so much challenging.

Apart from a coach, Jung is also a decorated athlete with a history of international success. Though he challenged the demolition through a court petition, his request was denied. 

In response, Jung expressed his frustration on social media. He has expressed his dissatisfaction over the abruptness of the notice following India’s recent Olympic achievements. He has also requested more reasonable timeframe of at least two months to vacate, while also seeking clarity on the demolition plan.

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