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

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News18•04-01-2026, 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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