Sambhal: Muslims Demolish Illegal Mosque on Govt Land Before Bulldozer Arrives
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News18•04-01-2026, 09:30
Sambhal: Muslims Demolish Illegal Mosque on Govt Land Before Bulldozer Arrives
- •An illegal mosque built on government land in Salempur Salar alias Hajipur village, Sambhal, was self-demolished by local Muslims.
- •The demolition occurred overnight, just before the administration's scheduled bulldozer action on January 3rd.
- •The mosque, built in 2005 on 439 square meters, encroached upon land originally allotted in 2000 for housing poor families.
- •Administration took action after a complaint in 2025, providing a hearing opportunity before setting the demolition date.
- •The self-demolition reflects the impact of administrative strictness and adherence to law, with villagers unwilling to speak to media.
Why It Matters: Sambhal Muslims self-demolished an illegal mosque on government land, fearing administration's action.
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