Demolition of Imambara and Eidgah in Sambhal District Sparks Controversy
Sambhal Eidgah and Imambara demolished over alleged land encroachment
Hindustan Times
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In Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, India, authorities demolished an Imambara and an Eidgah in Bicholi village, citing illegal construction on government land. The operation, conducted under heavy security, followed a court order issued in January to remove encroachments from the site, officially recorded as a manure pit.
- 01Demolition occurred in Bicholi village, Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh.
- 02Authorities cited illegal construction on government land as the reason.
- 03The operation was conducted under tight security to prevent unrest.
- 04A court order for eviction was issued in January, prompting the demolition.
- 05Local officials monitored the situation to ensure peace during the operation.
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On Thursday, the Sambhal district administration in Uttar Pradesh, India, demolished an Imambara and an Eidgah located in Bicholi village due to alleged illegal construction on government land. The demolition was executed using four bulldozers and was heavily monitored by local authorities, including district magistrate Rajendra Pensiya and superintendent of police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi. The land was officially designated as a manure pit, and a Tehsildar court had issued an eviction order in January, mandating the removal of encroachments. To maintain order during the operation, a significant police presence, including personnel from the Rapid Response Force (RRF), was deployed. DM Rajendra Pensiya emphasized that the demolition was conducted in accordance with the court's directives, aiming to reclaim government land from illegal encroachment.
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The demolition may affect local community sentiments and religious practices, as the structures held cultural significance.
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