'High-handed', fumes HC as Nagpur riot accused's home razed before court stay
Municipal bulldozers in Nagpur demolished properties linked to riot suspects, including alleged mastermind Fahim Khan, under heavy police security. The Bombay high court later halted further demolitions, criticizing the action as high-handed. Authorities cited planning violations and plan to continue targeting unauthorized constructions linked to those accused of the violence, which left one dead and over 40 injured.
Municipal bulldozers in Nagpur demolished properties linked to riot suspects, including alleged mastermind Fahim Khan, under heavy police security. The Bombay high court later halted further demolitions, criticizing the action as high-handed. Authorities cited planning violations and plan to continue targeting unauthorized constructions linked to those accused of the violence, which left one dead and over 40 injured.
