Named prime accused in the Nagpur communal violence of March 2025, he was jailed and his family house demolished by the authorities, claiming illegal construction. The NMC justified the demolition as valid, claiming that portions of the house were unauthorised and that the land lease held by the Khan family had expired. Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Chaudhari even tendered an unconditional apology before the court, claiming that civic officials were unaware of the Supreme Court directive. Khan believes his innocence has already been endorsed by his wife Alisha’s victory in the NMC polls held in January. People always supported me.”More than losing the house, Khan regrets that their joint family was left “separated”.

Source: Indian Express February 18, 2026 06:19 UTC