The recent violence in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has brought growing communal tensions to the forefront. Shopkeepers in the region vacated their shops on Saturday and salvaged their goods as a demolition drive by the authorities was imminent.

Fearing a bulldozer action, a plea seeking a stay against the demolition notices issued by the Uttar Pradesh authorities against the accused Abdul Hameed and several others in the Bahraich violence case moved in the Supreme Court.

A petition has been moved in the Supreme Court (SC) against the demolition notices issued by the Uttar Pradesh authorities to several people, including Abdul Hameed, an accused in the Bahraich violence case,

Some of the proprietors voluntarily demolished portions of their establishments deemed to be illegal by the Public Works Department.

According to a local lawmaker, the Public Works Department has served notices to 23 establishments – 20 of them belonging to Muslims -- to vacate property

Days after violence broke out in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led state government has initiated action against police officials.

Public Works Department serves notices to vacate property to 23 establishments, sparking communal tensions in Bahraich district.

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.