By Team Clarion
AZAMGARH — A fresh case of bulldozer action has surfaced in Uttar Pradesh, where the home of a Muslim resident, Zeyauddin, was demolished following a clash with a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader. The incident has drawn serious criticism, with locals and community representatives saying that the administration acted in haste and targeted Muslims once again.
According to reports, the dispute began on 16 August in Bhavaraypur village under Bilariaganj police station, when BJP worker Omkar Gaur accused Zeyauddin of damaging his house with a tractor. Gaur later filed a complaint with the police, naming Zeyauddin and his relatives.
Soon after, the administration declared Zeyauddin’s home “illegal” and, in the presence of heavy police deployment, sent bulldozers to demolish it. The demolition was carried out under the supervision of revenue officers, tehsildars, and drone surveillance.
Local residents, however, see the matter differently. They say the clash was between two neighbours over a property dispute, but only the Muslim family paid the price.
“This is open bias. If there was a fight, the courts should have decided. Why was the bulldozer sent only to the Muslim man’s house?” asked Abdul Kareem, a resident of the village.
The action involved police from six different stations, along with Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) teams. Officials said the demolition was necessary because Zeyauddin’s house stood on “illegal land”.
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