Sambhal Bulldozer Action: Illegal Madrasa, Mosques Demolished; Land for Poor
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News1804-01-2026, 14:50

Sambhal Bulldozer Action: Illegal Madrasa, Mosques Demolished; Land for Poor

  • Illegal madrasa on 1339 sq meters of government land in Salempur Salar, used for commercial activities, demolished after High Court rejected committee's appeal.
  • Another illegal mosque in Raya Buzurg on 552 sq meters of government land (fertilizer pits) demolished after court rejected committee's appeal.
  • A mosque on government pond land in Raya Buzurg was fully demolished by administration after partial self-demolition by the committee.
  • In Salempur, a mosque built on land allotted for poor families was self-demolished by locals, and the land was re-allotted to 20 poor families.
  • DM Rajendra Pensia confirmed commercial use of madrasa land; a fine of approx 52 lakh rupees was imposed on the madrasa.

Why It Matters: Yogi government's bulldozer action in Sambhal cleared illegal constructions, reallocating land to the poor.

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