Demolition Starts at Shimla's Sanjauli Mosque After Court Order

• Demolition of upper floors (second, third, fourth) of Sanjauli mosque in Shimla has begun following Himachal Pradesh High Court orders.
• The High Court directed demolition of three storeys while granting a stay on action against the ground and first floors.
• Earlier rulings by Shimla MC Court (Oct 2024) and Shimla District Court (May 2025) declared parts of the mosque illegal/unauthorised.
• Hindu organisations, including Dev Bhoomi Hindu Sangharsh Samiti, have been protesting, demanding demolition of illegal portions.
• The next hearing in the matter is scheduled for March 9.

Why It Matters: Demolition of illegal upper floors of Shimla's Sanjauli mosque has begun as per court orders.