Uttar Pradesh government halts demolition actions on buildings linked to Bahraich violence accused, pending Supreme Court decision.

T he Supreme Court today issued an indirect warning to the Yogi Adityanath government regarding potential demolition actions in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, following a communal clash

The Supreme Court on Tuesday indirectly warned the Yogi Adityanath government against bulldozing the buildings of certain residents of Bahraich who are accused of rioting, reports said. The court said it is the state government's "choice" if it wants to risk violating the top court's directions.

The State of Uttar Pradesh assured the Supreme Court on Tuesday that it would not act on the demolition notices issued against the buildings of certain residents of Bahraich, who were accused of rioting, till October 23.

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Wednesday a plea filed by three accused in the Bahraich communal violence incident against demolition notices issued by the Uttar

The counsel appearing for the petitioners in Bahraich claimed that the demolition notices were a clear violation of the Supreme Court’s interim order.

Some of the proprietors voluntarily demolished portions of their establishments deemed to be illegal by the Public Works Department.

Public Works Department serves notices to vacate property to 23 establishments, sparking communal tensions in Bahraich district.

This action follows a recent communal flare-up in the Maharajganj area of the district, during which a 22-year-old man was shot dead, triggering heightened tensions in the district.