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Bulldozers demolish illegal structures of accused in Bihar abuse case
District authorities in Samastīpur, Bihar have demolished illegal constructions built on government land by three men accused of assaulting a minor girl. The action follows police arrests in connection with a widely-shared video of the incident.
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The Samastīpur district administration has taken action against three accused in a child abuse case by demolishing their illegal structures built on public land. Following the viral video of the alleged assault on a minor girl, which triggered police intervention, the district authorities launched a separate crackdown on the accused's unlawful constructions.
Bulldozers were deployed to raze the illegal buildings erected on government property by the three accused. The district administration issued a two-day demolition notice to the primary accused, compelling immediate removal of the remaining structures.
Beyond the demolition action, the administration has also revoked the ration dealer's license held by one of the accused, effectively stripping him of official commercial privileges. The multi-pronged administrative response underscores the coordinated effort between law enforcement and district authorities to address the case comprehensively.
The incident, which drew significant public attention through social media, has prompted both police and administrative action against those involved. The case highlights the district administration's commitment to swiftly pursue administrative remedies alongside criminal proceedings in matters involving crimes against minors.