Shopkeepers in Bahraich scrambled to salvage their goods on Saturday, apprehending a demolition drive by the authorities. According to a local lawmaker, the Public Works Department has served notices to 23 establishments – 20 of them belonging to Muslims -- to vacate property.

The Public Works Department has issued a demolition notice for Abdul Hameed's residence in Bahraich for illegal construction. This follows a violent clash during a Durga idol immersion procession, resulting in the death of Ramgopal Mishra.

The Public Works Department (PWD) on Friday issued a demolition notice for Bahraich violence accused Abdul Hameed's residence over illegal construction in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh.

The development was the first stage in initiating bulldozer action against the 23 people – 19 Muslims and four Hindus – people aware of the matter said

Public works department issues a demolition notice to Abdul Hameed for an illegal house construction, located too close to the road, demanding removal within three days. Hameed, involved in Bahraich violence and arrested for killing Ram Gopal Mishra,