Bareilly Violence: Bulldozer Action On Properties Linked To Maulana Tauqeer Raza

In the aftermath of violent clashes in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, the state government has initiated actions to demolish properties allegedly linked to prominent cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan.

The unrest in the city erupted on September 26, 2025, following marches with 'I Love Muhammad' posters, leading to arson, stone-pelting, and confrontations with police.

Raza, head of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC), was arrested along with associates for reportedly inciting the violence.

According to reports in the media, authorities have identified eight illegal properties associated with Raza's aides. These structures, allegedly built without proper approvals and encroaching on public land, include hotels, lawns, and garages. Joint teams from the Bareilly Development Authority (BDA) and police conducted surveys, sealing several sites and preparing for bulldozer demolitions.

The unrest in Bareilly

The violence in Bareilly resulted in more than 50 arrests, including many of Raza's close associates, with police recovering petrol bombs, illegal weapons, and incendiary materials.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasized strict action against those disrupting peace, warning that such elements 'forgot whose government is in power.'

Raza's office was sealed, and he was transferred to Fatehgarh Central Jail. The situation in Bareilly remains tense but under control, with internet services restored after a brief suspension