Bhubaneswar, Jan 17: The demolition of controversial Baikuntha Dham Ashram in Khandagiri area of the city began today.
The ashram will be razed as it was allegedly constructed on government land. One platoon of Police Force has been deployed on the spot.
The BDA had earlier issued an order to vacate the Ashram by 12 noon today.
Earlier this month, the Orissa High Court had lifted the interim stay on the eviction of the ashram after the ashram authorities failed to submit the necessary documents that allowed permission for its construction.
Notably, the ashram landed in controversy after Odisha Samajsebi Mahasangha lodged a complaint with the police, alleging that one Kashinath Mishra claimed that his son was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The photos of the boy being worshipped have gone viral on social media platforms.
