Investigation launched following claims of illegal occupation of temple land in Bareilly

A probe has been launched into a land dispute involving the Ganga Maharani temple here following claims by the temple committee that the land has been occupied illegally, officials said on Friday.

They said District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar has ordered the probe, with a directive to the occupant, Wahid Ali and his family, to vacate the property within seven days.

The officials said Wahid Ali, however, has requested an extension of eight months to vacate the premises.