Ayodhya (UP), October 20: In the aftermath of the Bahraich violence, the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to issue demolition notices to the accused has sparked controversy, with Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Awadhesh Prasad criticizing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's approach.
Reacting to the use of bulldozers to demolish properties linked to the accused, Prasad stated on Sunday that there is no legal provision in Indian law, such as the IPC or CrPC, that allows for such actions.
He expressed concern over what he perceives as the Chief Minister enforcing his own interpretation of the law, calling these actions akin to "jungle law."
Prasad's remarks came after the Public Works Department issued a notice to demolish the residence of Abdul Hameed, one of the key accused in the violence.
The violence erupted on October 13 during a Durga idol immersion procession, leading to the death of Ramgopal Mishra. Hameed and four others have been arrested, with two sustaining injuries in a police encounter.
While law enforcement has brought the situation under control, Prasad's criticism highlights ongoing debates about the state's controversial use of bulldozers as a tool of justice in cases involving communal violence.
