Muslim Trader's Property Razed, Court Issues Notice To Madhya Pradesh

A single judge bench issued notice on the petition filed by the Khargone-based trader, Jahid Ali, who demanded a judicial probe against "arbitrary and illegal action" of the government and the local administration

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notices to the state government over razing a Muslim trader's shop in Khargone town after violence broke out during Ram Navami on April 10.

A single judge bench issued notice on the petition filed by the Khargone-based trader, Jahid Ali, who demanded a judicial probe against "arbitrary and illegal action" of the government and the local administration, compensation for the demolished property and its reconstruction.

Mr Ali also sought punitive action against officers who "acted extrajudicial". The court issued notices on June 9 to the state government, home department, Khargone district administration and the police, besides the chief municipal officer and sought a reply within two weeks.

Mr Ali's lawyer, MM Bohra, said that just a day after the communal violence in Khargone, a team of local authorities bulldozed the petitioner's shop, which was his one source of income.