Councillor Sells Government Pond for ₹50 Lakhs in Mathura; Scam Exposed by Boundary Work

• A government pond in Mathura, valued at ₹50 lakhs, was allegedly sold to a colonizer through a nexus involving a municipal councillor.
• Ward No. 3 Councillor Dinesh is accused of selling the pond to create a path, despite numerous complaints to municipal corporation officials.
• The scam came to light when the colonizer began fencing the government pond, prompting an investigation by the Local 18 team.
• According to government records, the pond land is 2000 square meters, but a measurement revealed more land than recorded, indicating potential encroachment.
• Councillor Dinesh evaded questions regarding the construction, and municipal corporation officials provided evasive answers when asked for details.