Amid huge security, bulldozers demolish home of Prayagraj violence accused in UP

Security has been beefed up outside the residence of a local leader, Javed Mohammad aka Javed Pump, in Prayagraj as the administration prepares to demolish his house in the aftermath of violent protests in the city. 

Javed has been named as a key conspirator in the protests that erupted in Prayagraj against former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's remark on Prophet Mohammad.

According to the officials, most of the household items were already removed and workers were pressed into service to remove remaining items still present in the house still in house.

Some flags and a poster with the slogan "When Injustice Becomes Law Rebellion Becomes Duty" were found in the house during the demolition activity.

Javed Pump is a resident of JK Ashiana Colony located in Kareli locality of Prayagraj's old city area and has already been arrested in connection with the the violence case.