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  • Bahraich Violence: SC To Hear Plea By Accused Against Demolition Notices Issued By UP Govt |

    New Delhi: 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 Pradesh government. 

    Senior advocate C U Singh, appearing for the petitioners, mentioned the matter before a bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan seeking urgent hearing. 

    “This is an application by three persons who are recipients of demolition notices. The state government has given only three days to respond to the notices,” Singh told the bench. 

    Singh submitted that petitioner No.1’s father and brothers have surrendered and notices were purportedly issued on October 17 and pasted on 18th evening. 

    “We sought hearing on Sunday, but that did not happen,” he added. 

    Additional Solicitor General K M Nataraj, appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government, told the court that the Allahabad High Court is seized of the matter and has given 15 days’ time to respond to the notice. 

    The bench then said, “If they (UP govt) want to take risk of flouting our order, it’s their choice.” 

    The counsel for the petitioners said no protection has been granted by the high court. 

    The apex court then orally asked the ASG not to take any action till Wednesday and posted the matter for hearing. 

    Ram Gopal Mishra (22) died of gunshot injuries after an inter-faith dispute over loud music being played outside a place of worship in Maharajganj on Sunday. The incident triggered communal violence, leading to arson and vandalism in the area and internet suspension for four days. 

  • Violence Erupts In UP’s Bahraich As Man Killed Amid Durga Idol Immersion, 30 Detained |

    Tensions mounted in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district on Monday as protests erupted following a violent clash in the Mahasi area during Durga idol immersion the previous day. A 22-year-old man succumbed to gunshot wound on Sunday during a communal face-off in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich. The clash broke out over music being blasted out from loudspeakers while goddess Durga procession was passing through Mahrajganj area of Mansoor village. Around six more individuals were injured during incidents of stone pelting and gunfire. Police have booked a man and detained over 30 people in connection with inciting the violence. 

    The Superintendent of Police (SP) in Bahraich, Vrinda Shukla, announced that 25 to 30 individuals have been detained as authorities work to restore order in the affected areas. She mentioned that a significant number of police officers have been deployed to manage the situation. She added that a case has been filed against a man named Salman, from whose house—also a shop—gunshots were fired. 

    VIDEO | Police conduct flag march in Bahraich, UP as tension escalates after violence during idol immersion yesterday. #BahraichPolice pic.twitter.com/6zibZmUXaQ
    — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 14, 2024

    What Happened In UP’s Bahraich  

    A clash that began over a music dispute escalated dramatically following the gunshot death of Ram Gopal Mishra. The incident triggered anger among local villagers, leading to widespread vandalism as they damaged vehicles and set them on fire in the Maharajganj market. 

    Ram Gopal Mishra, a resident of Rehua Mansoor village, was shot while walking with the group. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment, according to a family member, reported PTI. 

    #WATCH | Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh: Police conducted route march after clashes erupted during Durga idol immersion in Mahasi Maharajganj. (13.10) pic.twitter.com/KOOJQLGIfa
    — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) October 14, 2024

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condemned the violence, vowing that those responsible would face strict action. Following the communal tensions in the area, similar processions in Fakharpur town and other locations were cancelled. However, CM Adityanath said, “Idol immersion must continue.” He instructed authorities to ensure that idol immersions continue as planned, coordinating with religious organizations to ensure timely completion.