Nagpur Authorities Demolish Property of Key Accused in March 17 Violence

Fahim Khan, arrested for sedition following the clashes, had his house demolished for unauthorized construction as part of intensified accountability measures.

The Nagpur Municipal Corporation demolished the house of Fahim Khan, a leader of the Minority Democratic Party, citing unauthorized construction and an expired lease.
Fahim Khan was arrested and booked for sedition in connection with the March 17 violence, which was triggered by rumors of religious desecration during VHP-led protests.
The violence involved widespread stone-pelting and arson, injuring 33 police personnel, including senior officers, and causing significant property damage.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that damages from the unrest would be recovered from rioters, with property seizure and sale as a penalty for non-payment.
The demolition was carried out under heavy security, including drone surveillance, reflecting a broader trend of using property actions as punitive measures in response to unrest.