Chhattisgarh: Bulldozer action on house of cow shelter staffer murder accused

The action came five days after Sadhram Yadav, a gau sevak’, was allegedly lynched to death when he was on his way to him home from work

Published on: Jan 25, 2024, 17:56:39 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: The Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district administration on Thursday demolished a shop and other illegal encroachment in the front portion of the house of one Ayaz Khan, the prime accused in the murder of a cow shelter staffer, officials aware of the matter said.

“There was a shop which was illegally built in the front portion of Khan’s house and no requisite permission was obtained from the civic body for using the residential premises for commercial purposes. On Thursday, the local municipal council staffers along with police personnel reached his house and demolished the illegal construction and encroachment using a bulldozer,” Kabirdham superintendent of police (SP) Abhishek Pallav said.

The action came five days after Sadhram Yadav, a gau sevak’, was allegedly lynched to death when he was on his way to him home from work.

On Sunday (January 21), six, including a minor were taken into custody in connection with the murder of the 48-year-old man.

The SP said that the administration will take similar action against the other accused persons. “We are gathering details about the illegal construction of other accused,” he said.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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