Bulldozer Razes Palace Linked to Bareilly Violence Plot; Demolition Continues

• Demolition of Wajid Beg's illegal marriage palace in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, is underway.
• Police claim Maulana Tauqeer Raza conspired the Bareilly violence from this palace on September 19.
• Rioters also allegedly took refuge in the palace after September 26 Friday prayers.
• Wajid Beg, a former Samajwadi Party corporator, is a close associate of Maulana Tauqeer Raza.
• Approximately 50% of the palace was razed on Tuesday; full demolition expected Wednesday.

Why It Matters: Illegal palace linked to Bareilly violence plot and rioter refuge faces complete demolition.