Supreme Court Orders Probe into 2019 Illegal Demolition

The Uttar Pradesh Police filed an FIR against a former district magistrate and other officials over a 2019 illegal house demolition. The Supreme Court mandated compensation and dictated procedures for encroachments. Journalists highlighted investigation continuation per apex court directives. Charges include rioting and forgery, among others.

The Uttar Pradesh Police has registered an FIR against a former district magistrate of Maharajganj and various administrative officials following the alleged illegal demolition of a house without prior notice in 2019. This action aligns with recent scrutiny from the Supreme Court.

The FIR, lodged at the Kotwali police station, accuses public servants, engineers, and contractors of deliberately violating laws and fabricating documents with malicious intent. The Supreme Court criticized the 2019 demolition for procedural violations and ordered a 25 lakh compensation to the affected petitioner.

Following court orders, the Maharajganj police officially recorded an FIR on December 30. Multiple former officials, including DM Amarnath Upadhyay, face charges such as rioting and false documentation. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to proper procedures before executing road-widening projects.

(With inputs from agencies.)