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Today, On 23rd October, the Allahabad High Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for not responding to a case regarding demolitions in Bahraich. The court expressed frustration over delays and instructed the state to provide detailed information about the road’s category. Affected residents were given 15 days to respond to demolition notices.
Today, 22nd October, the Supreme Court temporarily halted bulldozer actions linked to the Bahraich violence case, agreeing to review challenges against demolition notices. The Uttar Pradesh government assured no action will be taken until the next hearing. Concerns about sensitive demolition practices prompted this temporary stay for further examination.
Three individuals linked to the Bahraich violence have sought urgent Supreme Court intervention against the demolition of their homes. They allege the demolition is punitive, citing short notice and misuse of municipal laws. The incident followed communal clashes during a Durga idol procession, leading to widespread violence and arrests.
A local court in Maharajganj sent five men to 14 days’ judicial custody for the murder of Ram Gopal Mishra, a 22-year-old shot during a Hindu-Muslim confrontation. Following his death, 60 arrests were made amid widespread violence, prompting heavy police deployment and ongoing tensions in the district.