Overview
- Authorities in Gujarat demolished 178 of 186 designated commercial structures in Bahiyal on October 9, pausing eight after owners moved the High Court.
- Nearly 800 personnel from the civic administration, police, and the Roads and Buildings Department were deployed, and the sub-divisional magistrate oversaw the operation after prior notices.
- Police previously reported detaining more than 60 people over the September 24 violence, which they said involved over 200 participants and included arson and vandalism.
- Officials presented the demolition as removal of right-of-way encroachments, while earlier police statements linked many properties to accused rioters, including about 50 described as history-sheeters.
- The September clash followed an objectionable social media post, and the man who uploaded it was targeted as shops and vehicles were damaged and some set on fire.