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UP Authorities Demolish Illegal Bakery and Boundary Wall of Gang Rape Accused Moeed Khan

Aug 3, 2024, 08:15 AM

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have initiated a series of actions against Moeed Khan, a Samajwadi Party leader accused of gang-raping a 12-year-old girl in Ayodhya. Following his arrest, local authorities demolished his bakery, which was found to be illegal. The demolition was carried out under heavy police presence, with further actions planned against other properties owned by Khan, including an illegal boundary wall. The crackdown has drawn significant political attention, including statements from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who vowed to take strict measures against the accused. Additionally, station and Chowki in-charges have been suspended by the UP government.