Sambhal Mosque Demolished: Community Acts Before Bulldozer on Illegal Land

• The illegal Madina Mosque in Salempur Salar village, Sambhal, was demolished by Muslim community members.
• The demolition occurred just before the administration's scheduled action on January 4, 2026, on government land.
• The mosque was built on 439 square meters of land allotted in 2000 for housing poor families, encroached upon in 2005.
• A legal process ongoing since 2018 confirmed the illegal encroachment on government property.
• The mosque committee was fined 8.78 lakh rupees, and the land will now be re-allocated to poor families.

Why It Matters: Community self-demolishes illegal mosque on government land in Sambhal, avoiding forced action.