Ludhiana, Aug. 12 -- After nearly three decades, the Ludhiana police on Monday vacated the land where the Dhandhari Police Post stood, complying with a court order. The move comes after a prolonged legal battle initiated by industrialist Dinesh Garg, the rightful owner of the 2.5-acre plot.

According to police officials, Garg had been requesting the department to vacate the property for years. However, after receiving little response, he took the matter to court. In 2022, the court ruled in his favour. When the police still did not vacate, Garg filed another petition, leading to the court setting a final deadline of August 18 to hand over possession.

Following the directive, police personnel began shifting furniture, records, and case p...