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Authorities Demolish Banquet Hall Owned By Bareilly Violence Accused

The officials of Bareilly municipal corporation also removed encroachment from over 15 shops in the Sailani area.

Bareilly: A banquet hall owned by one of those arrested in connection with the recent clashes linked to the 'I love Muhammad' campaign was demolished on Saturday by authorities here amid tight security, with Bareilly Development Authority (BDA) saying it was constructed in violation of norms.

According to sources, the 'Raza Palace' banquet hall is owned by a person identified as Dr Nafees, considered to be a close aide of arrested cleric Tauzeer Raza Khan who is accused of inciting the September 26 violence. Nafees was also arrested and sent to jail in connection with the clash

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