UP Police arrests 35 in clashes during Muharram procession in Bareilley, nine houses demolished
A young man named Tejwas died after being beaten during the clashes
New Delhi, July 24
The district administration in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly has demolished at least nine houses belonging to accused involved in a clash during the Muharram procession.
The police informed that on July 19, violence erupted in Bareilly after members of one community allegedly pelted stones at another community. A young man named Tejwas died after being beaten during the clash.
The district administration identified 16 illegal constructions, including a religious place. Of these, bulldozer action was initiated against the house of the main accused and eight others. The house of the key accused, Bakhtawar, has been completely destroyed.
The other residential properties belonging to Babu, Hasan Ali, Kader Ali, Hanif, Haseen, and Riyasat as encroachments, and bulldozer action is expected to continue.
As per the case details, about 80-100 people reached the Gausganj area on the night of July 19, started pelting stones, entered houses, vandalised them, and beat up the villagers. They alleged that Tejpal, who was reportedly trying to calm the situation, was dragged from his house to the mosque and beaten there, resulting in his death.
The police have arrested 35 people in connection with the case and have announced rewards for information on two of the accused.
