UP: Illegal mosque structure in Bareilly demolished by members of the Muslim community after authorities confirm violation
1 week, 2 days ago

UP: Illegal mosque structure in Bareilly demolished by members of the Muslim community after authorities confirm violation

Op India  

Members of the Muslim community in Tilmas village, Mirganj, took the initiative on Monday to begin dismantling part of a mosque built on public pond land. An inspection led by SDM Tripti Gupta and her team revealed that pillars and a lintel had been erected on pond land adjacent to the mosque, breaching construction rules. On Monday, members of the Muslim community approached the Sub-Divisional Magistrate to propose voluntarily removing the illegal structure. The local Muslims explained that the mosque was originally built by village landlords, with the pond serving as a source of water for worshippers’ ablutions.

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‘Extended’ portion of old mosque razed in Fatehpur
4 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Extended’ portion of old mosque razed in Fatehpur

Hindustan Times  

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district on Tuesday demolished a significant chunk of a 185-year-old mosque that officials alleged was illegally constructed and obstructing a road-widening project. Fatehpur administration said the demolition was carried out in accordance with the Supreme Court’s guidelines. The case of demolition in Fatehpur’s Lalauli town comes weeks after the Supreme Court laid down nationwide guidelines …

Hindu Organisations Demand Demolition of Illegal Mosque in Uttarkashi
2 months, 1 week ago

Hindu Organisations Demand Demolition of Illegal Mosque in Uttarkashi

Op India  

Hindu organisations in Uttarkashi are demanding the demolition of an alleged illegal mosque on government land. The mosque has been built without the necessary permissions and is reported to be mentioned in government gazette documents. The local Muslim community claims that the mosque was constructed in the pre-independence period, but the district administration has stated that it is legal and …

Muslim Community Seeks Demolition of Illegal Mosque Floors in Shimla
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Muslim Community Seeks Demolition of Illegal Mosque Floors in Shimla

ABP News  

The demolition of illegally constructed floors of the Sanjauli mosque in Shimla has commenced, following a court order. The Muslim community has expressed voluntary cooperation and stated that they want the structure demolished as it is illegal. Permission for the demolition was granted, and the mosque's roof is being removed after receiving necessary approvals.

Sanjauli mosque row: Muslim panel asks municipal corporation to seal illegal portion; offers to demolish it
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Sanjauli mosque row: Muslim panel asks municipal corporation to seal illegal portion; offers to demolish it

The Hindu  

Amid escalating tensions over the Sanjauli mosque in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, a Muslim welfare committee on Thursday urged the municipal commissioner to seal the unauthorised portion and also offered to demolish it in accordance with a court order. A delegation of the committee made the request in a representation to Municipal Commissioner Bhupendra Attri and said Muslims living in the …

Shimla mosque to be demolished? What Muslim panel told municipal corporation
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Shimla mosque to be demolished? What Muslim panel told municipal corporation

Hindustan Times  

Protest over Shimla mosque: Representatives of the a Muslim welfare committee on Thursday submitted a memorandum to the Shimla Municipal Corporation Commissioner Bhupender Kumar Attri and asked the civic body to seal the unauthorised portion of the structure at Sanjauli, adding that it would demolish that part itself in accordance with a court order. Representatives of Masjid committee submit a …

‘We Will Demolish Disputed Part If Found Illegal’: Shimla Mosque Panel To Civic Body Amid Massive Protests
3 months, 4 weeks ago

‘We Will Demolish Disputed Part If Found Illegal’: Shimla Mosque Panel To Civic Body Amid Massive Protests

News 18  

Amid escalating tensions over the Sinjauli mosque in Shimla, a masjid committee has written to the local civic body stating they’ll “demolish the disputed part of the mosque if found illegal”. If the mosque is found illegal in the administration’s investigation, then as per the order, the Masjid Committee itself wants to demolish the disputed part.” A delegation of the …

Himachal Pradesh: Protesters demand demolition of ‘illegal’ mosque in Shimla
4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: Protesters demand demolition of ‘illegal’ mosque in Shimla

Hindustan Times  

A large group of protesters held an agitation outside a mosque in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Thursday, claiming it had been built illegally. Meanwhile, state minister Anirudh Singh also made similar demands, saying there should be a proper verification of people coming from other states to Himachal Pradesh. Dev Bhumi Shatriya Sangathan President Rumit Singh Thakur, who gave a call …

Mosque wall in Delhi demolished over encroachment, committee says got no prior notice
1 year, 8 months ago

Mosque wall in Delhi demolished over encroachment, committee says got no prior notice

India Today  

A portion of a mosque in Delhi's Bengali Market area was demolished on Tuesday over encroachment. However, the mosque committee claimed they had received no prior notice. The demolition was carried out by the New Delhi Municipal Council in the presence of heavy police deployment, prompting the mosque management to claim that the bulldozer action came without any information or …

Uttarakhand: Illegal mosque near Tehri dam finally removed by authorities
3 years, 3 months ago

Uttarakhand: Illegal mosque near Tehri dam finally removed by authorities

Op India  

On September 30, authorities finally demolished the illegal mosque in the Khand-Khala Koti Colony that was in close proximity to the Tehri Dam. In a conversation with OpIndia, Akshat Biljwan, the activist who was leading the protests, said that the coverage caused a nationwide uproar over the illegal mosque, and finally, the administration decided to remove it. The netizens echoed …

Uttarakhand: Locals demand removal of illegal mosque near Tehri dam, state minority commission accused of stalling process
3 years, 3 months ago

Uttarakhand: Locals demand removal of illegal mosque near Tehri dam, state minority commission accused of stalling process

Op India  

A case of land jihad has come to light in Uttrakhand near Tehri Dam. On September 6, Akshat and other members of the Hindu community of the Khand-Khala Koti Colony area started protests against the illegal mosque that has been built near the Tehri Dam by encroaching the land allocated to the tourist department. We have complained several times, but …

India: Century-old mosque razed in defiance of court order
3 years, 7 months ago

India: Century-old mosque razed in defiance of court order

Al Jazeera  

Officials in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh have allegedly bulldozed an old mosque, triggering anger and anguish among the Muslim minority, with a prominent community organisation saying it will approach the high court over the matter. On Tuesday, the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board, a Muslim body that looks after mosques and other community assets in the state, …

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