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Crime
Bihar authorities demolish structures after surge in harassment complaints
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 08:02 PM
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Following a recent wave of harassment cases, Bihar officials have carried out demolitions of several illegal structures.
State officials in Bihar announced that a series of demolition drives were launched after a spate of harassment complaints were filed in the region. The district administration ordered the removal of structures deemed illegal or encroaching on public land, citing the need to restore order and protect residents from further intimidation.
Local enforcement teams carried out the demolitions in the early hours, targeting properties that had been identified in the harassment investigations. Officials said the action was intended to send a clear message that illegal occupation and related harassment would not be tolerated.
While the exact number of structures demolished was not disclosed, authorities confirmed that the operations were part of a broader effort to address the underlying causes of the complaints and to ensure safety for the community.
The moves have drawn attention from civil society groups, who urged the administration to balance enforcement with due process. The state government has pledged to monitor the situation closely and to take further steps if needed.
Local enforcement teams carried out the demolitions in the early hours, targeting properties that had been identified in the harassment investigations. Officials said the action was intended to send a clear message that illegal occupation and related harassment would not be tolerated.
While the exact number of structures demolished was not disclosed, authorities confirmed that the operations were part of a broader effort to address the underlying causes of the complaints and to ensure safety for the community.
The moves have drawn attention from civil society groups, who urged the administration to balance enforcement with due process. The state government has pledged to monitor the situation closely and to take further steps if needed.