Late-Night Bulldozer Action in Amroha: Rape Accused’s Illegal House Demolished
In a swift administrative and law enforcement response, the district administration in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, executed a late-night demolition of an unauthorized residential property belonging to a man accused of raping an 8-year-old Dalit girl. The action, carried out under Rahra police station limits in Madaripur village, was authorized within hours of the crime after the revenue department verified that the structure had been built illegally on public land.
Details of the Offense and Administrative Action
The targeted demolition reflects the state government’s stringent stance on crimes against minors and vulnerable communities:
- The Brutal Incident: The accused, identified as Farman (son of Ahmed Ali), allegedly assaulted the minor girl, leading to public outrage in the area. The victim was rushed to a local hospital where she is currently undergoing medical treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
- Severe Charges Framed: Amroha Superintendent of Police (SP) Lakhan Singh Yadav stated that Farman has been booked under multiple stringent provisions, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
- Midnight Demolition: Following an intensive on-site evaluation by the SP and heavy police deployments, the revenue department fast-tracked the measurement of the property. Once confirmed as an illegal encroachment, district bulldozers flattened the structure at midnight to send a clear message to lawbreakers.
Manhunt and Policy Stance
While the property has been dismantled, the accused managed to flee the area shortly after the crime occurred.
Official Statement: Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akhilesh Bhadauria stated that multiple specialized police teams have been formed and are actively conducting raids at suspected hideouts to arrest the absconding suspect. Law enforcement reiterated that the state maintains a “zero-tolerance policy” toward crimes against women and children, and no leniency will be extended to offenders.
