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,

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

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.