Monday dawned with an excited lot of villagers from Tara and neighbouring hamlets gathering to watch the demolition of part of ex-minister Narayan Rane's bungalow. The villagers had been angry that the house was still standing, despite the Pen collector issuing notice to Nitesh Rane on September 8.

The authorities gave them eight days to demolish part of the property, for which they had received compensation. Some of the bungalow had to be demolished as part of the NH17 widening project. On Saturday some villagers received demolition orders for their houses and Rane's name was first in the list. Around 8:30 am on Monday deputy collector officials came with four JCBs. But officials started demolishing the houses of villagers first. Most villagers were in a mood to agitate as they thought Rane's bungalow would be spared again. But around 10.30 am, one JCB was sent with four officials and 20 police officials to demolish part of Rane's house, and the villagers happily watched it.