Gangster Rohit Godara's ancestral home demolished overnight, police begin probe

The ancestral home of gangster Rohit Godara in Bikaner was demolished overnight by unidentified individuals using heavy machinery. Police are investigating the incident, noting that the property was vacant at the time.
Why it matters
The destruction of a high-profile criminal's property raises questions about vigilante justice and the security of assets linked to organized crime figures.
A large section of the ancestral residence of notorious gangster Rohit Godara in Bikaner was pulled down by unidentified persons overnight, police said on Wednesday (July 15, 2026).
According to police, the demolition took place at a time when no one was present at the property in Loonkaransar town.
Loonkaransar Circle Officer Ranveer Singh said the police received information about the incident on Tuesday (July 14) morning, following which the local station house officer visited the site. He said preliminary assessment suggested that an earthmover machine was used to bring down a considerable part of the building.
Mr. Singh said villagers in the vicinity claimed they were unaware of the demolition, explaining that scattered houses in the area are located far apart from one another.
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