When Tendulkar approached Defence Minister to rescue business partner’s disputed property in Mussoorie

Sachin Tendulkar, known for his non-intervening behaviour on the field, had approached Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to intervene in a property dispute between Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and his business partner Sanjay Narang in Landour cantonment area, Mussoorie.

Defence Ministry officials told ET that Tendulkar wanted Parrikar to look into the matter so that he could aid his partner in the dispute involving a plush holiday retreat in Landour, Mussoorie, which Tendulkar often frequents in summer seasons.

The property, Dahlia Bank, has allegedly breached the 50-foot, no-construction zone next to the Institute of Technology Management, which is a sensitive DRDO establishment. The retreat is partly owned by Sanjay Narang, who is Tendulkar's business partner.

Even though Parrikar patiently listened to Tendulkar’s side of the story, he decided against intervening in the security issue.

"Tendulkar had been trying to meet the minister and an appointment was set up. He spoke at length about the property case, which as heard out. However, no action was taken on the request put forward," a senior official told ET.

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