In Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, tensions escalated following violent clashes, prompting the Public Works Department (PWD) to issue a notice to demolish the house of the primary accused. The violence reportedly broke out during a local festival,

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.

The notices had asked them to remove illegal construction within three days and warned of action if they failed to comply.

Shopkeepers in Bahraich scrambled to salvage their goods on Saturday, apprehending a demolition drive by the authorities