Nagpur: Gittikhadan Police have registered a case against 13 persons, including noted restaurateur Cyrus Chang-owner of the popular Nanking Restaurant—for allegedly attempting to forcibly take over a café at Gondwana Club.
The case was filed following a complaint by Chanchal Vaishnav (42), a resident of Jai Vijay Layout on Nari Road in Kapil Nagar, who has been associated with the club for the past ten years.
According to police, Chang and his associates currently hold the catering and service contract at the club. Renovation work at the club’s Uphill Café has been in progress since January 19, during which Vaishnav was instructed by management not to allow anyone inside the premises.
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However, on January 31 around 5.30 pm, Chang, along with Priya Thakur (38), Anushree Mahalle (35), and several associates allegedly arrived at the café and tried to force their way in. When Vaishnav attempted to stop them, Thakur allegedly threatened to falsely implicate him in a case if entry was not granted. The complaint further states that Vaishnav was pushed and shoved during the confrontation.
Chang is also accused of breaking both locks of the café door, entering the premises, and locking it from inside, creating tension at the club. Police personnel reached the spot after being alerted.
The matter reportedly escalated again on Monday when Chang and his associates allegedly prevented labourers from continuing renovation work. Following this, Vaishnav lodged a formal complaint.
Police have registered a case against all 13 accused and stated that further investigation is underway.
