Local administration accompanied by a heavy police bandobast and bulldozers Sunday demolished the residence of student activist Afreen Fatima in Atala area of Prayagraj.
Indian authorities are increasingly targeting journalists and online critics for their criticism of government policies and practices, including by prosecuting them under counterterrorism and sedition laws.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been referencing the "bulldozer" with relative frequency at public speeches. From violence to crimes against women, the CM has liberally ordered destruction of property of the accused as punishment.