Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that the cost of public property damaged during Nagpur violence will be recovered from rioters. And If them fail to pay up would lead to the seizure and selling off their properties. The CM stated that authorities have identified 104 rioters after analyzing videos and CCTV footage. So far, they have taken action against 92 people, including 12 minors, in accordance with the law. Fadnavis added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit will remain unaffected despite the violence that erupted on Monday in central Nagpur.
Damages To Be Recovered From Rioters
“The cost of properties damaged during Nagpur violence will be recovered from rioters and the failure to pay up would lead to the seizure and selling of their properties to recover losses. Strict action will be taken against rioters who attacked police personnel. My government will not rest until elements who attacked the police are found out and dealt with sternly,” said Fadnavis, who also heads the Home Ministry.
“Whatever damage has happened will be recovered from the rioters. If they do not pay the money, then their property will be sold for the recovery. Wherever required, bulldozers will also be used,” Fadnavis was quoted as saying by ANI.
Bangladeshi Hand In The Riots
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Nagpur | On Nagpur violence, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, “Whatever damage has happened will be recovered from the rioters. If they do not pay the money, then their property will be sold for the recovery. Wherever required, bulldozers will also be used…” pic.twitter.com/AhVS6Mp8Kx
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Nagpur Riots: When the CM was asked about any foreign involvement in the riots, he said that it was too early to comment on a foreign or Bangladeshi hand in the riots. He also snubbed any “intelligence failure” related to Nagpur riots. However he added that the intelligence (gathering) could have been better. He said rioters threw stones at women constables. “They were not molested”. “There is no political angle to the violence,” he added.
Uttar Pradesh’s Bulldozer Politics
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s use of bulldozer politics to crack down on lawbreakers sparked widespread criticism last year. The bulldozer became a powerful symbol of the state’s uncompromising approach, targeting those accused of serious crimes. This aggressive action earned Adityanath the nickname ‘Bulldozer Baba’ as his government frequently deployed demolitions as a means of enforcement.
Today, the Supreme Court took a firm stance on bulldozer justice, setting clear guidelines for carrying out demolitions. A bench comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan delivered its verdict on petitions challenging the use of bulldozers against individuals accused of crimes, marking a significant legal development on the issue.
